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Desktop Publishers Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Desktop Publishers make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,750
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.0% vs 2024
$76,500
Mean Salary
$77,750
Median Salary
$37.38
Hourly Rate
Desktop Publishers salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Desktop Publishers in Colorado earn a median salary of $77,750 per year ($6,479/month).
This is 46.0% above the national average of $53,244.
Colorado ranks #1 out of 27 states for Desktop Publishers pay.
Salaries increased by 3.0% 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 Colorado range from $39,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $114,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,420 and $107,970.
The median annual salary for Desktop Publishers in Colorado is $77,750 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $76,500.
What is the salary range for a Desktop Publishers in Colorado?
Salaries for Desktop Publishers in Colorado range from $39,990 at the 10th percentile to $114,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,420 and $107,970.
What is the starting salary for a Desktop Publishers in Colorado?
Entry-level Desktop Publishers positions in Colorado typically start around $39,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,420 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Colorado is approximately $37.38 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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