Desktop Publisher Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Desktop Publishers in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$52,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.35
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $55,290
State Rank
#13 of 27
150 employed here

How much does a Desktop Publisher make in Florida?

A Desktop Publisher working in Florida earns a median salary of $52,720 per year, or about $25.35 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $55,290 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $42,220 while the top 10% make $73,890 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,520 and $61,660 a year.

Desktop Publisher salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$42,220$20.30
25th percentile (early career)$43,520$20.92
50th percentile (median)$52,720$25.35
75th percentile (experienced)$61,660$29.64
90th percentile (top earners)$73,890$35.52

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 13th out of 27 states and territories for Desktop Publisher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Colorado$77,750
2California$71,930
3Maryland$69,820
4New Jersey$63,020
5South Carolina$62,320

Working as a Desktop Publisher in Florida

Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Desktop Publishers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($52,720) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Desktop Publisher make in Florida?
The median Desktop Publisher salary in Florida is $52,720 per year, or about $25.35 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $42,220 at the entry level to $73,890 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Desktop Publishers about 5% less than the national median of $55,290. Florida ranks 13th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Desktop Publishers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $52,720 a year. About 150 Desktop Publishers are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.