Career Profile Desktop Publishers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $33,100 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Desktop publishers use computer software to design page layouts for items that are printed or published online. General Information Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Desktop Publishers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Desktop Publishers. +7.9% Employment Change Employment for Desktop Publishers is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 7.9% between 2023 and 2028. $15.90 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $15.90/hour. Entry level workers are paid $13.88, while experienced workers are paid $19.11. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 27 Desktop Publishers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 29. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Desktop Publishers are Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers, Office Administrative Services, and Computer Systems Design and Related Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Desktop Publishers include Computers and Electronics, Communications and Media, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Desktop Publishers is HS diploma or less. 52% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
