Desktop Publishers

Also Called: Computer Typesetter, Electronic Console Display Operator

Associate's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$31,880

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Desktop Publishers do

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

  • Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
  • Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
  • Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

Training Program Areas:

Computer Technician • OCT-Only Information Technology • Visual Communications

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Electronic Mail
  • Time Pressure
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Scanners
  • Graphics tablets
  • Notebook computers
  • Laser printers
  • Desktop computers

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Desktop publishing software
Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Publisher

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Communications
multimedia

Education

  • 28% Associate's degree
  • 27% Bachelor's degree
  • 18% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Fabric & Apparel Patternmakers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Audiovisual Equipment Installers & Repairers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Desktop Publishers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer User Support Specialists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer Network Architects

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Cascades - Job Corps

    Sedro Woolley, Washington

  • Edison - Job Corps

    Edison, New Jersey

ACT & College

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Innovation
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Initiative

Values

  • Achievement
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Ideas and Logic
  • Verbal
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Desktop Publishers across the country typically make.

$15.33 / hour
$31,880 /year

Entry Level

$24.66 / hour
$51,290 /year

Median Level

$47.05 / hour
$97,870 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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