Highest-paying cities for desktop publishers
San Francisco, CA leads at $83,280 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $83,280 | $58,590–$107,710 |
| Boston, MA | $80,960 | $51,200–$86,670 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,750 | $67,730–$85,550 |
| Washington, DC | $72,590 | $59,760–$78,710 |
| Dallas, TX | $68,060 | $53,950–$72,180 |
| Baltimore, MD | $63,030 | $51,790–$73,100 |
| New York, NY | $63,020 | $54,120–$84,750 |
| Portland, OR | $61,020 | $47,170–$78,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,130 | $49,340–$69,080 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,310 | $53,280–$73,980 |
| Austin, TX | $54,980 | $47,670–$63,970 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,980 | $43,920–$53,610 |
| Houston, TX | $50,770 | $39,720–$69,840 |
| Atlanta, GA | $42,730 | $34,970–$65,690 |
| Anchorage, AK | $35,690 | $33,490–$49,640 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.