How much does a desktop publisher make in Houston?
$50,770a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.41 an hour or $4,231 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.41
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 17
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,290Median: $50,770Highest 10%: $69,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,290 | $16.49 | |
| 25th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| Median | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| 75th | $69,840 | $33.58 | |
| 90th | $69,840 | $33.58 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers.
| Dallas, TX | $68,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.41 ($50,770 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $50,770 against $55,290 nationally, 8% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $57,760, so Houston pays 12% less.
Where does Houston rank for desktop publisher pay?
15 of 17 metro areas with data.
How much does a desktop publisher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,840 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.