Desktop Publishers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,350 or more. The middle half of desktop publishers in Atlanta earn between $34,970 and $65,690.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $43KMedian
- $66K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,880 | $4,740 | $27.35 |
| Median | $42,730 | $3,561 | $20.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,970 | $2,914 | $16.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,690 | $5,474 | $31.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Desktop Publishers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Desktop publishers in Atlanta earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($53,930) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($61,970). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $55,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $56,880 | $42,730 | $34,970 | $112,350 | 140 |
| Georgia | $53,930 | $39,460 | $34,970 | $112,350 | 230 |
| United States | $61,970 | $55,290 | $35,680 | $96,170 | 3,350 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Desktop Publishers salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $56,880, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $45,793 a year, or $3,816 a month and $1,761 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for desktop publishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $56,880 buys what about $56,847 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Desktop Publishers salary in nearby metro areas
- Indianapolis, IN$52,530
- Washington, DC$71,360
- Baltimore, MD$63,180
- Chicago, IL$61,730
- Houston, TX$52,690
- Dallas, TX$61,690
Highest-paying cities for desktop publishers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,920).
- San Francisco, CA$89,920
- Los Angeles, CA$82,020
- Denver, CO$76,270
- Sacramento, CA$75,730
- New York, NY$73,830
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Desktop Publishers salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do desktop publishers make an hour in Atlanta?
$27.34 an hour on average, and $20.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level desktop publishers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the desktop publishers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $45,793 a year ($3,816 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,880.
Do desktop publishers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,970).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-9031; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.17, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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