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Desktop Publishers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Desktop Publishers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,350
Median Annual Salary
▲
+14.2% vs 2024
$61,780
Mean Salary
$61,350
Median Salary
$29.50
Hourly Rate
150 people work as Desktop Publishers in Illinois
Desktop Publishers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Desktop Publishers in Illinois earn a median salary of $61,350 per year ($5,112/month).
This is 15.2% above the national average of $53,244.
Illinois ranks #6 out of 27 states for Desktop Publishers pay.
Approximately 150 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 14.2% 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 Illinois range from $44,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,620 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,460 and $69,080.
Median $61,350
P10: $44,480P25: $47,460P75: $69,080P90: $79,620
10th
$44,480
25th
$47,460
Median
$61,350
75th
$69,080
90th
$79,620
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,480
$21.38
$3,706
25th Percentile
$47,460
$22.82
$3,955
Median (50th)
$61,350
$29.50
$5,112
75th Percentile
$69,080
$33.21
$5,756
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,620
$38.28
$6,635
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,780 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Desktop Publishers in Illinois is $61,350 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,780.
What is the salary range for a Desktop Publishers in Illinois?
Salaries for Desktop Publishers in Illinois range from $44,480 at the 10th percentile to $79,620 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,460 and $69,080.
What is the starting salary for a Desktop Publishers in Illinois?
Entry-level Desktop Publishers positions in Illinois typically start around $44,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Desktop Publishers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 150 people are employed as Desktop Publishers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Illinois is approximately $29.50 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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