Desktop Publishers Salary in Illinois
In Illinois, desktop publishers earn a median of $53,730 per year.
Median (Illinois)
$53,730
Bottom 10%
$38,350
Top 10%
$53,730
Employed in Illinois
140
How Illinois compares
Refit analysis ·In Illinois, desktop publishers earn a median of $53,730 — in line with the national median of $53,620. Locally the range runs $38,350 to $53,730. About 140 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #11 of 24 states for desktop publishers pay — roughly the 57th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Colorado, $75,490) by 40%. State employment of about 140 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$53,620
US bottom 10%
$34,650
US top 10%
$92,880
Skills that move pay in this role
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
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