Desktop Publishers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $70,500 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.90
10th percentile $51,120
90th percentile $114,390
Employed locally 400
National median $53,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,120
    25th
    $51,180
    50th (median)
    $70,500
    75th
    $95,540
    90th
    $114,390

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Desktop Publishers salary vs area income 72% Median Desktop Publishers salary is 28% 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 $65,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,710

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,930
    Customer Service Representatives$48,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Desktop Publishers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Desktop Publishers in New York, NY-NJ is $33.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.19 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Desktop Publishers salaries?

    The median Desktop Publishers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 31.5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Desktop Publishers (10th percentile) earn around $51,120 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,180.