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Desktop Publishers in Louisiana

Desktop publishers format text and images using computer software to create materials ready for printing or digital publication. They work in publishing houses, advertising agencies, marketing departments, and printing companies In Louisiana the median pay is $47,130 a year, 15% below the national median of $55,290.

$47,130median pay in Louisiana, per year
$21,960–$64,350middle half earn
40employed in Louisiana
$55,290U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingTime Management

Knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsCommunications and MediaEnglish LanguageAdministrativeProduction and ProcessingDesign

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Desktop Publishers.

Licenses and training in Louisiana

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O*NET-SOC 43-9031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Louisiana, annual.