Desktop Publishers
SOC Code: 43-9031 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Desktop Publishers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,846 | $63,752 | $83,658 | $103,563 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $44,741 | $64,085 | $83,429 | $102,773 |
| Modesto, CA | $43,326 | $62,566 | $81,827 | $101,067 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,451 | $61,922 | $80,392 | $98,862 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $42,723 | $61,381 | $80,038 | $98,696 |
| Dover, DE | $43,326 | $60,632 | $77,917 | $95,222 |
| Vineland, NJ | $43,326 | $60,632 | $77,917 | $95,222 |
| Salinas, CA | $44,886 | $61,506 | $78,125 | $94,744 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $48,360 | $63,232 | $78,083 | $92,955 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $49,254 | $63,773 | $78,291 | $92,810 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.5 | |
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Writing | 3.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Computers and Electronics | 4.0 |
| Communications and Media | 3.6 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Administrative | 2.8 |
| Production and Processing | 2.8 |
| Design | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 44.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.7% |
| Associate's degree | 11.1% |
| Some college | 4.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
- Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
- View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
- Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width, and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
- Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
- Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
- Edit graphics and photos, using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
- Import text and art elements, such as electronic clip art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe After Effects Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Apple macOS Cascading style sheets CSS Extensible markup language XML Hypertext markup language HTML JavaScript Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook
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