Desktop Publishers Salary
The median pay for a desktop publishers in Colorado is $77,750/year ($37.38/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $115K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $78K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level desktop publishers (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $115K or more, a $75K spread from bottom to top.
Desktop Publishers salary by metro in Colorado
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $78K | -0% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for desktop publishers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new desktop publishers typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,399/month.
Is desktop publisher a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 41% above the national median — $78K here vs. $55K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for desktop publishers?
Colorado pays $78K median vs. the U.S. average of $55K — that’s +41%.
How much do desktop publishers make in Colorado?
The median is $77,750 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,990, and experienced desktop publishers can clear $114,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $78K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,972/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a desktop publishers salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median desktop publishers salary is worth about $77,750 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do desktop publishers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.