Desk top publisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Desk top publisher gender statistics
46.8% of desk top publishers are women and 53.2% of desk top publishers are men.
- Male, 53.2%
- Female, 46.8%
Desk top publisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Desk top publisher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,264
Female income
$47,578
Desk top publisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in desk top publisher positions over time. Currently, 46.8% of desk top publishers are female.
Desk top publisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.74% | 53.26% |
| 2011 | 47.95% | 52.05% |
| 2012 | 49.75% | 50.25% |
| 2013 | 50.42% | 49.58% |
| 2014 | 50.92% | 49.08% |
| 2015 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2016 | 53.40% | 46.60% |
| 2017 | 53.28% | 46.72% |
| 2018 | 54.25% | 45.75% |
| 2019 | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 2020 | 53.18% | 46.82% |
| 2021 | 53.25% | 46.75% |
Desk top publisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared desk top publishers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Desk Top Publisher | 53% | 47% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Desk top publisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among desk top publishers is White, which makes up 56.4% of all desk top publishers. Comparatively, 16.4% of desk top publishers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of desk top publishers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Desk top publisher race
| Desk top publisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Desk top publisher race and ethnicity over time
See how desk top publisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Desk top publisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.00% | 11.28% | 7.18% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 65.71% | 11.37% | 7.33% | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 64.44% | 11.61% | 7.58% | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 63.37% | 10.85% | 8.39% | 13.92% |
| 2014 | 63.08% | 11.06% | 8.03% | 14.63% |
| 2015 | 62.99% | 10.53% | 9.21% | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 62.78% | 10.49% | 9.19% | 14.41% |
| 2017 | 62.00% | 10.16% | 9.64% | 14.81% |
| 2018 | 62.11% | 10.11% | 9.73% | 14.55% |
| 2019 | 60.30% | 10.03% | 10.43% | 15.67% |
| 2020 | 58.26% | 10.61% | 10.21% | 15.84% |
| 2021 | 56.40% | 10.84% | 10.59% | 16.37% |
Desk top publisher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian desk top publishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american desk top publishers have the lowest average salary at $46,501.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,478 |
| White | $48,662 |
| Black or African American | $46,501 |
| Asian | $56,622 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,702 |
Average desk top publisher age
See how the average age of desk top publishers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Desk top publisher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Desk top publisher age breakdown
The average age of desk top publishers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the desk top publisher population.
Desk top publisher age breakdown
| Desk Top Publisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Desk top publisher educational attainment
The most common degree for desk top publishers is bachelor's degree, with 38% of desk top publishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 38%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Desk top publishers by degree level
| Desk top publisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 38% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Desk top publisher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, desk top publishers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,144 annually. With a Doctorate degree, desk top publishers earn a median annual income of $57,281 compared to $50,214 for desk top publishers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,144 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,005 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,214 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,281 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,332 |
Desk top publisher employment statistics
Most desk top publishers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where desk top publishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where desk top publishers work.
Desk top publisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 39% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
Desk top publisher jobs by company type
Employees with the desk top publisher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most desk top publishers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Desk top publisher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 13% |
Desk top publisher jobs by industry
The most common industries for desk top publishers are media, finance and government.
Desk top publisher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Government | 12% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
Desk top publisher turnover and employment statistics
Desk top publisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for desk top publishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Desk top publisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Desk top publisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average desk top publisher tenure
The average desk top publisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 desk top publishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Desk top publisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Desk top publisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of desk top publishers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Systems Analyst Programmer | 8.42% | 119,179 |
| Data Warehousing Engineer | 8.46% | 209,466 |
| Cryptologist | 8.59% | 1,469 |
| Senior Information Technology Administrator | 9.03% | 156,682 |
| Project Deployment Manager | 10.54% | 124,133 |
| Desk Top Publisher | 10.88% | - |
Similar desk top publisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Systems Analyst Programmer | 8.42% | 119,179 |
| Data Warehousing Engineer | 8.46% | 209,466 |
| Cryptologist | 8.59% | 1,469 |
| Senior Information Technology Administrator | 9.03% | 156,682 |
| Project Deployment Manager | 10.54% | 124,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by desk top publishers
The most common foreign language among desk top publishers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Ukrainian, 12.5%
Desk top publisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Ukrainian | 12.5% |