How much does a desktop publisher make in Dallas?

$68,060a year

Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $32.72 an hour or $5,672 a month.

Hourly: $32.72
Vs. national median: +23%
Rank among cities: 7 of 17
Jobs in the area: 90

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $68,060Highest 10%: $72,180

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,550	$17.57
25th	$53,950	$25.94
Median	$68,060	$32.72
75th	$72,180	$34.70
90th	$72,180	$34.70

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for desktop publishers.

Houston, TX

$50,770

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Dallas?

The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $32.72 ($68,060 a year).

Do desktop publishers make more in Dallas than the national average?

Yes: $68,060 against $55,290 nationally, 23% more.

How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $57,760, so Dallas pays 18% more.

Where does Dallas rank for desktop publisher pay?

7 of 17 metro areas with data.

How much does a desktop publisher make starting out in Dallas?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,180 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.