Desktop Publishers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Desktop Publishers does

You design and layout pages for books, magazines, newsletters, and other printed or digital materials using specialized software. Your creative and technical skills combine to produce visually appealing, well-organized publications.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr