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$34,000
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Desktop publishers use computer software to design page layouts for newspapers, books, brochures, and other items that are printed or published online.
DutiesDesktop publishers typically do the following:
Desktop publishers use publishing software to create page layouts for print or electronic publication. They may edit text by correcting its spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Desktop publishers often work with other design, media, or marketing workers, including writers, editors, and graphic designers. For example, they work with graphic designers to come up with images that complement the text and fit the available space.
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Desktop publishers usually need an associate’s degree, and they also receive short-term on-the-job training, lasting about 1 month.
EducationDesktop publishers usually need an associate’s degree, often in graphic design, graphic arts, or graphic communications. Community colleges and technical schools offer desktop-publishing courses, which teach students how to create electronic page layouts and format text and graphics with the use of desktop-publishing software.
TrainingDesktop publishers typically receive short-term on-the-job training lasting about 1 month. They learn by working closely with more experienced workers or by taking classes that teach them how to use desktop-publishing software. Workers often need to continue training because publishing software changes over time.
Important QualitiesArtistic ability. Desktop publishers must have a good eye for how graphics and text will look, so that they can create pages that are visually appealing and legible.
Communication skills. Desktop publishers must be able to collaborate with others, such as writers, editors, and graphic designers, and communicate ideas effectively.
Detail oriented. Desktop publishers must pay attention to details such as margins, font sizes, and the overall appearance and accuracy of their work.
Organizational skills. Desktop publishers often work under strict deadlines and must be good at scheduling and prioritizing tasks in order to have documents ready in time for publication.
Other ExperienceMany employers prefer to hire workers who have experience preparing layouts and using desktop-publishing software. Students may gain experience by working on a publication for a school or other organization.
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Average Length of Employment | |
Digital Pre Press Operator
6.2 years
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Mac Operator
6.1 years
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Desktop Operator
6.0 years
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Prepress Operator
5.9 years
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Pre-Press Technician
5.9 years
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Electronic Prepress Operator
5.5 years
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Desktop Publishing Specialist
4.2 years
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Top Careers Before Desktop Operator | |
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Graphic Designer
10.1%
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Operator
8.7%
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Graphic Artist
6.7%
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Scanner Operator
6.7%
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Manager
6.0%
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Proofer
5.4%
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Press Operator
4.0%
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Stripper
4.0%
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Color Stripper
3.4%
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Systems Operator
3.4%
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Paste Up Artist
3.4%
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Assistant
3.4%
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Production Manager
3.4%
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Assistant Supervisor
3.4%
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Top Careers After Desktop Operator | |
Graphic Designer
11.6%
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Prepress Manager
7.9%
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Press Operator
7.9%
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Production Artist
7.4%
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Prepress Operator
6.9%
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Imaging Specialist
5.1%
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Graphic Artist
4.2%
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Specialist
3.7%
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Project Manager
3.2%
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Production Manager
3.2%
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Graphic Technician
3.2%
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Internship
2.8%
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Pre-Press Technician
2.8%
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Cashier
2.8%
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Retoucher
2.3%
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Desktop Engineer
2.3%
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Gender | |
Male 53.7% |
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Female 36.4% |
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Unknown 9.9% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 66.7% |
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Hispanic or Latino 12.5% |
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Black or African American 11.1% |
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Asian 6.5% |
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Unknown 3.2% |
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Foreign Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 57.1% |
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Japanese 28.6% |
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Amharic 14.3% |
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Schools | |
Des Moines Area Community College 10.7% |
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Art Institute of Pittsburgh 8.9% |
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Guilford College 7.1% |
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Rochester Institute of Technology 7.1% |
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Austin Peay State University 5.4% |
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New York University 5.4% |
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Luzerne County Community College 5.4% |
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Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg 5.4% |
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Hennepin Technical College 5.4% |
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Syracuse University 3.6% |
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Illinois State University 3.6% |
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University of Central Florida 3.6% |
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University of Wisconsin - Stout 3.6% |
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Salt Lake Community College 3.6% |
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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College 3.6% |
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Daymar College-Bowling Green 3.6% |
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Champlain College 3.6% |
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Fairleigh Dickinson University 3.6% |
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Anne Arundel Community College 3.6% |
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Art Institute of York 3.6% |
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Majors | |
Graphic Design 23.9% |
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Business 14.1% |
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Graphic Communications 9.9% |
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Computer Information Systems 7.0% |
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Computer Applications 7.0% |
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Computer Science 6.3% |
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English 3.5% |
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Communication 3.5% |
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Fine Arts 3.5% |
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Information Technology 2.8% |
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Liberal Arts 2.8% |
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Design And Visual Communication 2.1% |
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Electrical Engineering 2.1% |
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Computer Programming 2.1% |
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Education 2.1% |
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General Education, Specific Areas 1.4% |
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Biology 1.4% |
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Mechanical Engineering 1.4% |
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Photography 1.4% |
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Computer Technical Support 1.4% |
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Degrees | |
Bachelors 31.8% |
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Other 28.7% |
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Associate 17.4% |
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Certificate 10.8% |
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Masters 7.7% |
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Diploma 3.6% |
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