SOC 43-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Desktop Publishers — Michigan
Michigan
In Michigan the median wage is $45,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Michigan the median wage is $45,300. That is 18.1% lower than the national median of $55,290. Pay ranges from under $41,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,890 to $53,740.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 23rd out of 27 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 570th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,000 | −25.8% |
| 25th | $42,890 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $45,300 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $53,740 | −2.8% |
| 90th | $63,400 | +14.7% |
| Mean | $50,000 | −9.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $45,300 goes as far as $47,089 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,089US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,300 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,000 to $63,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 23rd of 27 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Desktop Publishers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $45,300, or $21.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $55,290, so pay in Michigan is 18.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Michigan earns more than $63,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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