Desktop Publishers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,450 or more. The middle half of desktop publishers in Minneapolis earn between $53,280 and $73,980.
- $47K10th
- $53K25th
- $57KMedian
- $74K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,300 | $5,358 | $30.91 |
| Median | $57,310 | $4,776 | $27.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,280 | $4,440 | $25.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,980 | $6,165 | $35.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Desktop Publishers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Desktop publishers in Minneapolis earn 6% more than the Minnesota average ($60,680) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($61,970). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $55,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $64,300 | $57,310 | $46,650 | $87,450 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $60,680 | $54,930 | $46,910 | $80,590 | 90 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $64,300, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $50,996 a year, or $4,250 a month and $1,961 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $51,537 | $4,295 |
| Working in MN | $50,996 | $4,250 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for desktop publishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $64,300 buys what about $61,342 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Desktop Publishers salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$61,730
- Indianapolis, IN$52,530
- Denver, CO$76,270
- Dallas, TX$61,690
- Atlanta, GA$56,880
- Washington, DC$71,360
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do desktop publishers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$30.91 an hour on average, and $27.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level desktop publishers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the desktop publishers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $50,996 a year ($4,250 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,300. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do desktop publishers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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