Desktop Publishers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Desktop Publishers *
U S |
$16.74 | $23.80 | $33.77 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$22.47 | $24.19 | $29.29 |
Central Minnesota |
$21.71 | $24.07 | $24.10 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$15.62 | $24.37 | $24.78 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.80 | $24.19 | $30.97 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 330 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Desktop Publishers most often work?
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Administrative and Support Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Publishing Industries (except Internet)
- Educational Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 380 new Desktop Publishers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 8,200 | 7,200 | -1,000 | -12.3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 450 | 375 | -75 | -16.7% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 379 | 311 | -68 | -17.9% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.