Georgia Median
$39,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-29% vs US median
US median $55,290
State Rank
#26 of 27
230 employed here
How much does a Desktop Publisher make in Georgia?
Desktop Publishers in Georgia take home a median of $39,460 annually — roughly $18.97 an hour — which runs 29% below the national median of $55,290.
Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $34,970 while the top 10% make $112,350 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,240 and $61,420 a year.
Desktop Publisher salary range in Georgia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,970 | $16.81 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,240 | $18.38 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $39,460 | $18.97 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,420 | $29.53 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $112,350 | $54.01 |
|
How Georgia compares
Georgia ranks 26th out of 27 states and territories for Desktop Publisher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Desktop Publisher salary in other states
Colorado $77,750California $71,930Maryland $69,820New Jersey $63,020South Carolina $62,320Illinois $61,350Massachusetts $61,170Texas $57,760New York $56,660Minnesota $54,930Vermont $53,550Ohio $53,380Florida $52,720Arizona $52,000Oregon $50,650Indiana $49,070New Hampshire $48,300Louisiana $47,130Maine $47,100Oklahoma $46,040Wisconsin $46,010Kentucky $45,760Michigan $45,300Tennessee $44,440North Carolina $43,700Nebraska $36,280
Working as a Desktop Publisher in Georgia
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 Georgia pay ($39,460) 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 Georgia?
The median Desktop Publisher salary in Georgia is $39,460 per year, or about $18.97 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,970 at the entry level to $112,350 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Desktop Publishers about 29% less than the national median of $55,290. Georgia ranks 26th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Desktop Publishers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,460 a year. About 230 Desktop Publishers are employed in Georgia. 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 Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.