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Pay: The average pay of a desktop publisher in the Seattle area is $19.03 an hour, with most making from $16.50 to $21.10 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
Demand: Employment of desktop publishers is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations in the coming years, as more page layout and design work is performed in-house using computers and publishing software. Desktop publishing is replacing much of the prepress work done by compositors and typesetters, enabling organizations to reduce costs while increasing production speeds. Many new jobs for desktop publishers are expected to emerge in commercial printing and publishing establishments.
Need to know: Most employers prefer to hire experienced desktop publishers. As more people gain desktop-publishing experience, however, competition for jobs may increase. Among people without experience, opportunities should be best for those with computer backgrounds who are certified or who have completed postsecondary programs in desktop publishing or graphic design. Desktop publishers interested in working for firms using advanced printing technology need to know the basics of electronics and computers.
PayScale, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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