The salary statistics and trend of desktop publishers in the industry of computer systems design and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare desktop publishers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,820 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,960 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $71,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for desktop publishers in the industry of computer systems design and related services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) desktop publishers is $71,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent desktop publishers is $22,820.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of desktop publishers in the industry of Computer Systems Design and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $44,640 | 2.26% | 33.00% |
| 2016 | $43,630 | -2.48% | - |
| 2015 | $44,710 | 11.72% | - |
| 2014 | $39,470 | 14.59% | - |
| 2013 | $33,710 | 11.27% | - |
| 2012 | $29,910 | - | - |
The average salaries of desktop publishers in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of desktop publishers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.