Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Desktop Publisher Education Associate's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $33,100 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Publisher 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 Publisher. +7.9% Employment Change Employment for Desktop Publisher is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 7.9% between 2025 and 2030. $15.9 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $15.9/hour. Entry level workers are paid $13.88, while experienced workers are paid $19.11. The median wage is below the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 4 Desktop Publisher in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 4. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Desktop Publisher are Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Business Support Services, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Desktop Publisher include Computers and Electronics, Communications and Media, and Administrative. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Desktop Publisher is Bachelor's. 55% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
