How much does a desktop publisher make in Washington?

$72,590a year

Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $34.90 an hour or $6,049 a month.

Hourly: $34.90
Vs. national median: +31%
Rank among cities: 6 of 17
Jobs in the area: 120

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $49,140Median: $72,590Highest 10%: $95,220

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$49,140	$23.63
25th	$59,760	$28.73
Median	$72,590	$34.90
75th	$78,710	$37.84
90th	$95,220	$45.78

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for desktop publishers.

No other city in the state with data.

Desktop Publisher salary in all states

Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$90,320
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$77,220
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$76,400
Financial Clerk	$73,030
Brokerage Clerk	$66,860
Eligibility Interviewer	$66,130
Postal Service Clerk	$64,630
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$64,250
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$63,440
Information and Record Clerk	$61,760

Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $34.90 ($72,590 a year).

Do desktop publishers make more in Washington than the national average?

Yes: $72,590 against $55,290 nationally, 31% more.

Where does Washington rank for desktop publisher pay?

6 of 17 metro areas with data.

How much does a desktop publisher make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,220 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.