Oregon Labor Market Information System
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Occupational Report for Desktop Publishers (43-9031) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

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Desktop Publishers
Employment Outlook for Desktop Publishers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a very slow rate in Oregon. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Desktop Publishers There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Desktop Publishers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Desktop Publishers
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.46 $11.82 $17.08 $21.15 $24.95 $16.83 $35,005
Multnomah / Washington 11.80 17.48 20.47 24.50 27.97 20.30 42,210
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 13.60 15.98 18.83 22.05 24.41 18.79 39,069
Lane 8.46 9.30 13.01 14.89 16.30 12.66 26,336
Jackson / Josephine 9.93 10.69 11.88 15.18 17.89 12.77 26,571
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 9.46 11.45 13.35 14.75 15.60 12.98 27,000
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Desktop Publishers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 523 549 26 5.0% 3 12 15
Multnomah / Washington 242 258 16 6.6% 2 6 7
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 59 65 6 10.2% 1 1 2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 49 52 3 6.1% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 49 55 6 12.2% 1 1 2
Lane 34 36 2 5.9% 0 1 1
Clackamas 32 31 -1 -3.1% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 19 19 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 11 11 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 5 4 -1 -20.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 5 4 -1 -20.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 2 1 -1 -50.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Desktop Publishers
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 523
Total, All Industries Private 460
Manufacturing Private 87
Printing and Related Support Activities Private 77
Wholesale Trade Private 30
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 26
Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 26
Retail Trade Private 31
Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 13
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores Private 13
Nonstore Retailers Private 11
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses Private 11
Information Private 215
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 201
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Private 190
Software Publishers Private 11
Finance and Insurance Private 13
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 35
Specialized Design Services Private 18
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 10
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 18
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 10
Administrative and Support Services Private 10
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 11
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 11
Total, All Industries State 37
Public Administration State 30
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support State 12
Total, All Industries Local 26
Educational Services Local 24
Educational Requirements for Desktop Publishers Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Desktop Publishers
  • Apply Graphic Arts Techniques
  • Create Art From Ideas
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Determine Optimum Process For Reproduction Of Printed Materials
  • Distinguish Details In Graphic Production Setting
  • Operate Scanner
  • Organize And Work With Detailed Records
  • Perceive Color, Balance And Proportion
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Proofread, Edit, And Revise Written Materials
  • Use Computer Design And Graphics Software
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Desktop Publishing Software
  • Use Paper Characteristics In Selecting Publishing And Printing Processes
  • Use Proofreading Symbols
  • Write Headlines
Schools and Training Providers for Desktop Publishers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Desktop Publishers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Desktop Publishers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Proofreaders And Copy Markers 33%
Graphic Designers 25%
Word Processors And Typists 24%
Prepress Technicians And Workers 21%
Designers, All Other 20%