How much does a desktop publisher make in Sacramento?
$77,750a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $37.38 an hour or $6,479 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.38
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 17
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,100Median: $77,750Highest 10%: $92,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,100 | $26.01 | |
| 25th | $67,730 | $32.56 | |
| Median | $77,750 | $37.38 | |
| 75th | $85,550 | $41.13 | |
| 90th | $92,390 | $44.42 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers.
| San Francisco, CA | $83,280 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $82,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $37.38 ($77,750 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $77,750 against $55,290 nationally, 41% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $71,930, so Sacramento pays 8% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for desktop publisher pay?
4 of 17 metro areas with data.
How much does a desktop publisher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,390 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.