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Desktop Publishers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Desktop Publishers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,930
Median Annual Salary
▲
+13.1% vs 2024
$78,250
Mean Salary
$71,930
Median Salary
$34.58
Hourly Rate
320 people work as Desktop Publishers in California
Desktop Publishers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Desktop Publishers in California earn a median salary of $71,930 per year ($5,994/month).
This is 35.1% above the national average of $53,244.
California ranks #2 out of 27 states for Desktop Publishers pay.
Approximately 320 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 13.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Desktop Publishers
Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.75
Judgment and Decision Making
3.62
Active Listening
3.5
Speaking
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
3.96
Communications and Media
3.61
English Language
3.39
Administrative
2.83
Production and Processing
2.76
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(38.7% of workers)
Salaries for Desktop Publishers in California range from $42,080 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $115,410 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,620 and $94,710.
Median $71,930
P10: $42,080P25: $51,620P75: $94,710P90: $115,410
10th
$42,080
25th
$51,620
Median
$71,930
75th
$94,710
90th
$115,410
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,080
$20.23
$3,506
25th Percentile
$51,620
$24.82
$4,301
Median (50th)
$71,930
$34.58
$5,994
75th Percentile
$94,710
$45.53
$7,892
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$115,410
$55.49
$9,617
Note: The mean (average) salary of $78,250 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Desktop Publishers make in California?
The median annual salary for Desktop Publishers in California is $71,930 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $78,250.
What is the salary range for a Desktop Publishers in California?
Salaries for Desktop Publishers in California range from $42,080 at the 10th percentile to $115,410 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,620 and $94,710.
What is the starting salary for a Desktop Publishers in California?
Entry-level Desktop Publishers positions in California typically start around $42,080 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,620 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Desktop Publishers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 320 people are employed as Desktop Publishers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in California is approximately $34.58 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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