Occupation ยท SOC 43-9031
Desktop Publishers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of desktop publishers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 4,000 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $53,620 ($25.78 an hour).
US employment
4,000
Median annual wage
$53,620
Mean annual wage
$60,250
Median hourly wage
$25.78
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Colorado$75,490
- New York$65,740
- New Jersey$65,650
- California$63,620
- Minnesota$61,020
Top 5 after cost of living
- Colorado$73,250
- Louisiana$62,480
- Minnesota$61,870
- New York$60,910
- New Jersey$60,340
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $61,300 | $7,680 (+14.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,800 | $46,180 (+86.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Film and Video Editors | $70,980 | $17,360 (+32.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Editors | $75,260 | $21,640 (+40.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Technical Writers | $91,670 | $38,050 (+71.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Art Directors | $111,040 | $57,420 (+107.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York490
- 2. California460
- 3. Texas410
- 4. Georgia270
- 5. Florida230
- 6. Minnesota230
- 7. Illinois140
- 8. Massachusetts140
- 9. Pennsylvania130
- 10. Wisconsin110
States that pay the most
- 1. Colorado$75,490
- 2. New York$65,740
- 3. New Jersey$65,650
- 4. California$63,620
- 5. Minnesota$61,020
- 6. Oregon$61,020
- 7. Maryland$56,590
- 8. Louisiana$55,110
- 9. Massachusetts$54,590
- 10. Arizona$54,310
Median annual wage. Based on 28 states and territories with published figures.
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