How much does a desktop publisher make in Kentucky?
$45,760a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in Kentucky. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,200Median: $45,760Highest 10%: $58,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,200 | $9.23 | |
| 25th | $30,630 | $14.73 | |
| Median | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $53,420 | $25.68 | |
| 90th | $58,510 | $28.13 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for desktop publishers.
| 19. Maine | $47,100 |
| 20. Oklahoma | $46,040 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $46,010 |
| 22. Kentucky | $45,760 |
| 23. Michigan | $45,300 |
| 24. Tennessee | $44,440 |
| 25. North Carolina | $43,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.00 ($45,760 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $45,760 against $55,290 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for desktop publisher pay?
Kentucky ranks 22 of 27 states.
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.