Desktop Publishers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $50,660 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.36
10th percentile $43,180
90th percentile $87,250
Employed locally 50
National median $53,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,180
    25th
    $47,930
    50th (median)
    $50,660
    75th
    $65,650
    90th
    $87,250

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Desktop Publishers salary vs area income 60% Median Desktop Publishers salary is 40% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,400
    Office Clerks, General$47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Desktop Publishers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Desktop Publishers in Phoenix, AZ is $24.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.95 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Desktop Publishers salaries?

    The median Desktop Publishers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Desktop Publishers (10th percentile) earn around $43,180 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,930.