Highest-paying states for desktop publishers
California leads at $71,930 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| California | $71,930 | $51,620–$94,710 |
| Maryland | $69,820 | $51,790–$78,710 |
| New Jersey | $63,020 | $58,700–$63,020 |
| South Carolina | $62,320 | $53,360–$88,780 |
| Illinois | $61,350 | $47,460–$69,080 |
| Massachusetts | $61,170 | $48,700–$86,300 |
| Texas | $57,760 | $43,010–$69,840 |
| New York | $56,660 | $46,290–$80,500 |
| Minnesota | $54,930 | $51,300–$64,920 |
| Vermont | $53,550 | $40,680–$57,500 |
| Ohio | $53,380 | $49,200–$66,170 |
| Florida | $52,720 | $43,520–$61,660 |
| Arizona | $52,000 | $52,000–$65,160 |
| Oregon | $50,650 | $42,340–$72,500 |
| Indiana | $49,070 | $43,670–$52,000 |
| New Hampshire | $48,300 | $48,300–$58,310 |
| Louisiana | $47,130 | $21,960–$64,350 |
| Maine | $47,100 | $32,130–$55,930 |
| Oklahoma | $46,040 | $37,440–$59,850 |
| Wisconsin | $46,010 | $46,010–$52,920 |
| Kentucky | $45,760 | $30,630–$53,420 |
| Michigan | $45,300 | $42,890–$53,740 |
| Tennessee | $44,440 | $38,730–$49,380 |
| North Carolina | $43,700 | $39,450–$51,490 |
| Georgia | $39,460 | $38,240–$61,420 |
| Nebraska | $36,280 | $34,000–$42,210 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.