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Desktop Publishing Specialists

Earnings

Median annual earnings of desktop publishers were $51,290 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $31,880, and the highest paid 10 percent earned $97,870 or more. Fifty percent of desktop publishers earned between $38,350 and $71,420. Wage rates vary depending on experience, training, region, and size of the company. Freelancers can earn from $15 to $100 an hour. Benefits for salaried desktop publishing specialists include health and life insurance, paid sick and vacation days, and a pension plan.

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