The median pay for a desktop publishers in Nebraska is $38,070/year ($18.3/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Nebraska. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Desktop Publishers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $32,520, 25th percentile $32,950, median $38,070, 75th percentile $47,640, 90th percentile $62,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level desktop publishers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $38,070 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,520, and experienced desktop publishers can clear $62,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Nebraska?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,624/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 42.4% 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 Nebraska?▼
Nebraska 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 $42,277 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.
