How much does a desktop publisher make in Denver?
$77,740a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $37.38 an hour or $6,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.38
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 17
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,420Median: $77,740Highest 10%: $114,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,420 | $20.39 | |
| 25th | $49,860 | $23.97 | |
| Median | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| 75th | $97,160 | $46.71 | |
| 90th | $114,700 | $55.16 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $37.38 ($77,740 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $77,740 against $55,290 nationally, 41% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $77,750, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for desktop publisher pay?
5 of 17 metro areas with data.
How much does a desktop publisher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,700 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.