The median pay for a desktop publishers in Tennessee is $42,940/year ($20.64/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Tennessee. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Desktop Publishers salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $28,550, 25th percentile $38,690, median $42,940, 75th percentile $49,130, 90th percentile $54,520. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level desktop publishers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
How much do desktop publishers make in Tennessee?▼
The median is $42,940 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,550, and experienced desktop publishers can clear $54,520. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Tennessee?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,045/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 39.9% 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 Tennessee?▼
Tennessee 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 $47,828 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.
