How much does a desktop publisher make in Baltimore?
$63,030a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $30.30 an hour or $5,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.30
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 17
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,090Median: $63,030Highest 10%: $86,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,090 | $21.68 | |
| 25th | $51,790 | $24.90 | |
| Median | $63,030 | $30.30 | |
| 75th | $73,100 | $35.14 | |
| 90th | $86,410 | $41.54 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers.
| Washington, DC | $72,590 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $30.30 ($63,030 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $63,030 against $55,290 nationally, 14% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $69,820, so Baltimore pays 10% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for desktop publisher pay?
8 of 17 metro areas with data.
How much does a desktop publisher make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,410 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.