Desktop Publishers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$53,620
↑ 45.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Desktop Publishers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Desktop Publishers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 45.7% since 2011 ($36,800 → $53,620)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $53,620
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,620 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $51,290 | +7.1% |
| 2022 | $47,910 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $46,910 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | $47,560 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | $45,390 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | $42,910 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $42,350 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | $41,090 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $39,840 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | $38,200 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | $37,850 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | $37,040 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $36,800 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.