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Desktop Publishers

General Information

Description

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

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Job Outlook

Employment of desktop publishers is projected to decline 14 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 900 openings for desktop publishers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Employment of desktop publishers is projected to decline 14 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 900 openings for desktop publishers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$46,910

State-by-state Salary

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 44%
  • Bachelor's degree 38%
  • Associate's degree 11%
  • Post-secondary certificate 4%
  • Some college 1%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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Knowledge

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Communications and Media
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Production and Processing

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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