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Desktop Publishers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Desktop Publishers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,760
Median Annual Salary
▲
+20.5% vs 2024
$56,360
Mean Salary
$57,760
Median Salary
$27.77
Hourly Rate
270 people work as Desktop Publishers in Texas
Desktop Publishers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Desktop Publishers in Texas earn a median salary of $57,760 per year ($4,813/month).
This is 8.5% above the national average of $53,244.
Texas ranks #8 out of 27 states for Desktop Publishers pay.
Approximately 270 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 20.5% 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 Texas range from $33,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $72,180 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,010 and $69,840.
Median $57,760
P10: $33,480P25: $43,010P75: $69,840P90: $72,180
10th
$33,480
25th
$43,010
Median
$57,760
75th
$69,840
90th
$72,180
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,480
$16.10
$2,790
25th Percentile
$43,010
$20.68
$3,584
Median (50th)
$57,760
$27.77
$4,813
75th Percentile
$69,840
$33.58
$5,820
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$72,180
$34.70
$6,015
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,360 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Desktop Publishers in Texas is $57,760 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,360.
What is the salary range for a Desktop Publishers in Texas?
Salaries for Desktop Publishers in Texas range from $33,480 at the 10th percentile to $72,180 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,010 and $69,840.
What is the starting salary for a Desktop Publishers in Texas?
Entry-level Desktop Publishers positions in Texas typically start around $33,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,010 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Desktop Publishers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 270 people are employed as Desktop Publishers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Desktop Publishers in Texas is approximately $27.77 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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