How much does a desktop publisher make in Massachusetts?
$61,170a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in Massachusetts. That is $29.41 an hour or $5,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.41
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,320Median: $61,170Highest 10%: $90,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 25th | $48,700 | $23.41 | |
| Median | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| 75th | $86,300 | $41.49 | |
| 90th | $90,020 | $43.28 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $80,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for desktop publishers.
| 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 |
| 10. Minnesota | $54,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $29.41 ($61,170 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $61,170 against $55,290 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for desktop publisher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 27 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays desktop publishers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $80,960 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.