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Desktop Publishers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Desktop Publishers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,170
Median Annual Salary
▲
+12.1% vs 2024
$65,980
Mean Salary
$61,170
Median Salary
$29.41
Hourly Rate
80 people work as Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts
Desktop Publishers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $61,170 per year ($5,097/month).
This is 14.9% above the national average of $53,244.
Massachusetts ranks #7 out of 27 states for Desktop Publishers pay.
Approximately 80 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 12.1% 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 Massachusetts range from $46,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $90,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,700 and $86,300.
Median $61,170
P10: $46,320P25: $48,700P75: $86,300P90: $90,020
10th
$46,320
25th
$48,700
Median
$61,170
75th
$86,300
90th
$90,020
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,320
$22.27
$3,860
25th Percentile
$48,700
$23.41
$4,058
Median (50th)
$61,170
$29.41
$5,097
75th Percentile
$86,300
$41.49
$7,191
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$90,020
$43.28
$7,501
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,980 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Desktop Publishers make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts is $61,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,980.
What is the salary range for a Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts range from $46,320 at the 10th percentile to $90,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,700 and $86,300.
What is the starting salary for a Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Desktop Publishers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $46,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,700 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 80 people are employed as Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Massachusetts is approximately $29.41 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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