Career Profile
Desktop Publishers
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.
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Desktop Publishers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Desktop Publishers.
Employment Change
Employment for Desktop Publishers is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 7.9% between 2023 and 2028.
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 5 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.