📖 Read the desktop publishers salary & career guide →
Desktop Publishers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #8 of 27 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of desktop publisherss in Illinois earn between $44,480 and $79,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean desktop publishers salary in Illinois is $61,780, about 0.3% below the U.S. average ($61,970). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,130 | $61,730 | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do desktop publishers make in Illinois?
The median desktop publishers salary in Illinois is $61,350 per year (mean $61,780), and about 80% earn between $44,480 and $79,620.
How much do desktop publishers make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,780 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for desktop publishers?
Illinois ranks #8 of 27 states for desktop publishers pay. Its mean salary of $61,780 is about 0.3% below the U.S. average of $61,970.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay desktop publishers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for desktop publishers are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($58,130), by median annual wage.