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Desktop Publishers in Washington

Considering a career as a Desktop Publisher in Washington?

11.8% Jobs Projection
$41,750 Median Salary
20 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Desktop Publishers in Washington are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Desktop Publishers in Washington is growing faster than average.

  • Desktop Publishers in Washington earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Desktop Publishers Work in Washington?

In 2018, there were 140 Desktop Publishers working in the state.

There were 150 Desktop Publishers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 190 Desktop Publishers working in it, which means Washington has fewer Desktop Publishers than average.

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Job Projections for Washington

Jobs for Desktop Publishers in this state are growing at a rate of 11.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -14.4%.

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Washington Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 20 annual job openings, and a total of 190 jobs for Washington Desktop Publishers in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,200 annual jobs and 12,500 total jobs in 2026.

What do Desktop Publishers Make in Washington?

In 2018 wages for Desktop Publishers ranged from $24,600 to $73,830 with $41,750 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.83 to $35.5. The median hourly rate was $20.07.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.53 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $1.46.

The median salary in Washington is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Washington Metros for Desktop Publishers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Desktop Publishers.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 200 $46,260

Top States for Desktop Publishers Employment

View the list below to see where most Desktop Publishers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 1,040 $54,830
Texas 990 $40,290
New York 850 $51,160
Pennsylvania 820 $35,520
Illinois 820 $36,100
Florida 410 $35,100
Ohio 380 $41,240
Maryland 380 $52,760
Minnesota 380 $48,690
Massachusetts 360 $58,240
Georgia 350 $50,650
New Jersey 320 $38,040
Oregon 300 $45,060
Louisiana 240 $28,720
Indiana 240 $31,130
Wisconsin 210 $47,450
Virginia 210 $47,750
Iowa 190 $36,920
Michigan 190 $41,390
District of Columbia 190 $0

Below are the states where Desktop Publishers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts $58,240
Connecticut $55,870
California $54,830
New Mexico $53,280
Colorado $53,170
Maryland $52,760
New York $51,160
Georgia $50,650
Minnesota $48,690
Virginia $47,750

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