Desktop Publishers
Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Desktop Publishers to decrease by -14.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 4,600 to 4,000 jobs. Its estimate of 300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($55,290), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
4,600
Projected employment (2034)
4,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
-15%
Annual openings (projected average)
300
Pay & Preparation
$55,290
Associate's degree
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.62/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5) • Speaking (3.5/5) • Writing (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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