Desktop Publishers
Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
$53,620
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-12% projected 2024–2034
Associate's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Desktop publishers use computer software to design page layouts for items that are printed or published online.
Programs That Prepare You
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