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Desktop Publishers

Median Salary
51,290
Job Outlook
-13%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

What is the job outlook?

Employment of desktop publishers is projected to decline 13 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 500 openings for desktop publishers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$31,880

10%

$51,290

Median

$82,600

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    44%

  • Bachelor's degree

    38%

  • Associate's degree

    11%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

  • Some college

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Communications and Media
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.