How much does a desktop publisher make in Indianapolis?
$50,980a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $24.51 an hour or $4,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.51
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 17
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,120Median: $50,980Highest 10%: $69,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| 75th | $53,610 | $25.77 | |
| 90th | $69,830 | $33.57 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers.
| Chicago, IL | $58,130 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $24.51 ($50,980 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $50,980 against $55,290 nationally, 8% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $49,070, so Indianapolis pays 4% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for desktop publisher pay?
14 of 17 metro areas with data.
How much does a desktop publisher make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,830 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.