Desktop Publishers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,460 -32% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $29,110
90th percentile $67,790
Employed locally 90
National median $53,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,110
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $36,460
    75th
    $67,790
    90th
    $67,790

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Desktop Publishers salary vs area income 45% Median Desktop Publishers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Desktop Publishers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado $75,490
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $75,490
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,410
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $72,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,500
    New York $65,740

    Nearby metros — Desktop Publishers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,130
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,870

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Desktop Publishers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Desktop Publishers in Houston, TX is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.58 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Desktop Publishers salaries?

    The median Desktop Publishers salary in Houston, TX is 32% below the national median of $53,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Desktop Publishers in Houston?

    Entry-level Desktop Publishers (10th percentile) earn around $29,110 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.