Desktop Publishers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $74,410 +38.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.77
10th percentile $38,320
90th percentile $110,290
Employed locally 150
National median $53,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,320
    25th
    $57,730
    50th (median)
    $74,410
    75th
    $82,690
    90th
    $110,290

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Desktop Publishers salary vs area income 80% Median Desktop Publishers salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Desktop Publishers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado $75,490
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $75,490
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $72,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,500
    New York $65,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,710

    Nearby metros — Desktop Publishers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $72,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,330
    California $63,620
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $58,130
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $50,980

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,180
    Customer Service Representatives $47,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Desktop Publishers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Desktop Publishers in Los Angeles, CA is $35.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.47 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Desktop Publishers salaries?

    The median Desktop Publishers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 38.8% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Desktop Publishers (10th percentile) earn around $38,320 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,730.