The median pay for a desktop publishers in Kentucky is $33,780/year ($16.24/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $19K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Desktop Publishers salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $19,390, 25th percentile $33,780, median $33,780, 75th percentile $49,660, 90th percentile $57,900. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level desktop publishers (10th percentile) start around $19K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $33,780 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $19,390, and experienced desktop publishers can clear $57,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,319/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 47.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a desktop publishers salary go in Kentucky?▼
Kentucky 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 $37,438 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.
