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Desktop Publishers Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Desktop Publishers make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,380
Median Annual Salary
▲
+18.3% vs 2024
$57,570
Mean Salary
$53,380
Median Salary
$25.66
Hourly Rate
60 people work as Desktop Publishers in Ohio
Desktop Publishers salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Desktop Publishers in Ohio earn a median salary of $53,380 per year ($4,448/month).
This is 0.3% above the national average of $53,244.
Ohio ranks #12 out of 27 states for Desktop Publishers pay.
Approximately 60 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 18.3% 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 Ohio range from $47,710 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $69,000 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,200 and $66,170.
Median $53,380
P10: $47,710P25: $49,200P75: $66,170P90: $69,000
10th
$47,710
25th
$49,200
Median
$53,380
75th
$66,170
90th
$69,000
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,710
$22.94
$3,975
25th Percentile
$49,200
$23.65
$4,100
Median (50th)
$53,380
$25.66
$4,448
75th Percentile
$66,170
$31.81
$5,514
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$69,000
$33.17
$5,750
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,570 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Desktop Publishers in Ohio is $53,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,570.
What is the salary range for a Desktop Publishers in Ohio?
Salaries for Desktop Publishers in Ohio range from $47,710 at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,200 and $66,170.
What is the starting salary for a Desktop Publishers in Ohio?
Entry-level Desktop Publishers positions in Ohio typically start around $47,710 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,200 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Desktop Publishers in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 60 people are employed as Desktop Publishers in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Ohio is approximately $25.66 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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