Desktop Publishers
Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 60 | $27,880 | $13.40 | |
| Arizona | 100 | $40,630 | $19.53 | |
| California | 420 | $54,360 | $26.13 | |
| Colorado | $59,170 | $28.45 | ||
| District of Columbia | 30 | $82,360 | $39.60 | |
| Florida | 280 | $46,600 | $22.41 | |
| Georgia | 470 | $48,060 | $23.10 | |
| Illinois | 70 | $62,830 | $30.21 | |
| Indiana | 40 | $46,770 | $22.49 | |
| Kansas | $45,530 | $21.89 | ||
| Kentucky | 80 | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| Louisiana | 70 | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| Maine | 50 | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| Massachusetts | 330 | $65,950 | $31.71 | |
| Michigan | 80 | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| Minnesota | 270 | $53,480 | $25.71 | |
| Missouri | 260 | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| Nebraska | 40 | $30,110 | $14.48 | |
| New York | 910 | $67,780 | $32.59 | |
| North Carolina | 140 | $28,930 | $13.91 | |
| Ohio | 60 | $53,900 | $25.91 | |
| Oklahoma | 150 | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| Oregon | 120 | $48,990 | $23.56 | |
| Pennsylvania | 160 | $46,020 | $22.12 | |
| Tennessee | 230 | $69,340 | $33.34 | |
| Texas | 1,400 | $34,370 | $16.53 | |
| Utah | 30 | $45,380 | $21.82 | |
| Virginia | 180 | $50,740 | $24.39 | |
| West Virginia | 320 | $32,850 | $15.80 | |
| Wisconsin | 100 | $53,920 | $25.92 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the layout, design and typographic arrangement of printed and/or electronic graphic and textual products. Includes instruction in printing and lithographic equipment and operations, computer hardware and software, digital imaging, print preparation, page layout and design, desktop publishing, and applicable principles of graphic design and web page design.
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
Certificate
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ
Certificate
American River College
Sacramento, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
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$50,930 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as desktop publishers.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 19%
- College dropout 28%
- Associate’s degree 12%
- Bachelor’s degree 28%
- Master’s degree 10%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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