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Hourly Wage for Desktop Publishing Operator II Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Desktop Publishing Operator II?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Desktop Publishing Operator II in the United States is $30, which translates to an annual salary of about $62,607.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $39 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27 to $35 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $24 per hour
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Desktop Publishing Operator II Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $72,826 $6,069 $1,401 $35
Average $62,607 $5,217 $1,204 $30
25th Percentile $56,109 $4,676 $1,079 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Desktop Publishing Operator II Salaries

A Desktop Publishing Operator II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Desktop Publishing Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Desktop Publishing Operator II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Desktop Publishing Operator I (0-1 years): $56,496
  • Desktop Publishing Operator II (1-3 years): $62,607
  • Desktop Publishing Operator III (3-5 years): $75,136
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Desktop Publishing Operator I0-1 years$56,496
Desktop Publishing Operator II1-3 years$62,607
Desktop Publishing Operator III3-5 years$75,136
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Top Paying Cities for Desktop Publishing Operator IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $78,966
  • San Francisco: $78,102
  • Oakland: $76,456

What Skills Can Increase a Desktop Publishing Operator II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 3.27% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Illustrator (Mentioned in 3.53% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.
  • WordPress (Mentioned in 2.52% Job Postings): WordPress is a free and open-source content management system written in PHP and paired with a MySQL or MariaDB database with supported HTTPS.
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Presentation 3.27%
Illustrator 3.53%
WordPress 2.52%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Desktop Publishing Operator II's salary.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 42%.
  • Security Clearance: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • RFP: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Risk Management
 $88,902
42%
Security Clearance
 $74,502
19%
RFP
 $73,876
18%
Technical Writing
 $69,494
11%
Publishing
 $68,868
10%
Adobe Acrobat
 $66,989
7%
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Desktop Publishing Operator II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Desktop Publishing Operator II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $70,025. While startup companies pay approximate $59,221.

Desktop Publishing Operator II Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$59,221
Growth Stage51~500$62,635
Established501~5000$67,623
Enterprise5000+$70,025

Desktop Publishing Operator II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Desktop Publishing Operator II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 36% above the average. In contrast, Desktop Publishing Operator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Desktop Publishing Operator II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Desktop Publishing Operator II

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$85,302$41.036%
Financial Services$79,041$38.026%
Pharmaceuticals$75,911$36.021%
Biotechnology$72,781$35.016%
Energy & Utilities$69,650$33.011%

Desktop Publishing Operator II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop Publishing Operator II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$56,109
Average $62,607/year
$72,826
$4,676
Average $5,217/month
$6,069
$1,079
Average $1,204/week
$1,401
$27
Average $30/hour
$35
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $72,826 $6,069 $1,401 $35
Average $62,607 $5,217 $1,204 $30
25th Percentile $56,109 $4,676 $1,079 $27

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Salary Trends for Desktop Publishing Operator II

Salaries for a Desktop Publishing Operator II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,389 in 2023 to around $50,073 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Desktop Publishing Operator II salary trends, .

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FAQ about Desktop Publishing Operator II

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Desktop Publishing Operator II?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Desktop Publishing Operator II roles, with salaries approximately 36% above the market median.

2. What are the responsibilities of Desktop Publishing Operator II?

Utilizes desktop publishing tools, equipment, and software packages to create and produce a variety of high quality communication materials that incorporate text and graphic images. Designs page layouts, charts, graphs, and computer graphics. Selects, imports, and edits graphic images used to enhance the impact of the materials. May require an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

3. What are the skills of Desktop Publishing Operator II

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Presentation: Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.

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Illustrator: Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.

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WordPress: WordPress is a free and open-source content management system written in PHP and paired with a MySQL or MariaDB database with supported HTTPS.

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