How much does a desktop publisher make in Boston?
$80,960a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $38.92 an hour or $6,747 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.92
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 17
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,820Median: $80,960Highest 10%: $92,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| 25th | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| Median | $80,960 | $38.92 | |
| 75th | $86,670 | $41.67 | |
| 90th | $92,960 | $44.69 |
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Median yearly pay for desktop publishers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $38.92 ($80,960 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $80,960 against $55,290 nationally, 46% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $61,170, so Boston pays 32% more.
Where does Boston rank for desktop publisher pay?
3 of 17 metro areas with data.
How much does a desktop publisher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,960 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.