The median pay for a desktop publishers in Missouri is $46,770/year ($22.49/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Missouri. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Desktop Publishers salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $33,530, 25th percentile $44,980, median $46,770, 75th percentile $58,980, 90th percentile $59,480. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level desktop publishers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $46,770 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,530, and experienced desktop publishers can clear $59,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Missouri?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,182/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,097/month, which eats 34.5% 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 Missouri?▼
Missouri 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 $52,568 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.
