How much does a desktop publisher make in Illinois?
$61,350a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in Illinois. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,480Median: $61,350Highest 10%: $79,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| Median | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $69,080 | $33.21 | |
| 90th | $79,620 | $38.28 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $58,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for desktop publishers.
| 3. Maryland | $69,820 |
| 4. New Jersey | $63,020 |
| 5. South Carolina | $62,320 |
| 6. Illinois | $61,350 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $61,170 |
| 8. Texas | $57,760 |
| 9. New York | $56,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.50 ($61,350 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $61,350 against $55,290 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Illinois rank for desktop publisher pay?
Illinois ranks 6 of 27 states.
Which city in Illinois pays desktop publishers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $58,130 a year.
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.