Desktop Publishers Salary in North Carolina
Desktop Publishers in North Carolina earn a median of $43,700 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($55,290)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,130; the top 10% earn over $84,630. Nationally the range is $35,680 to $96,170.
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- Graphic Designers$58,450 median in North Carolina
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$88,350 median in North Carolina
Desktop Publishers pay in North Carolina
How much do desktop publishers make in North Carolina?
The median is $43,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,130 and the top 10% earn over $84,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for desktop publishers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 27 (−21% vs. the national median of $55,290). Living costs are not included.