Page Layout Workers
Page layout workers format information so it will look nice when printed
32%
43%
25%
National data for desktop publishers (SOC 43-9031).
$21,110
$29,690
$45,450
$10.15
$14.28
$21.85
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Formal training program or course work
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree
  • Hours

  • Usually work 40 hours per week
  • Generally work a set schedule
  • May work overtime to meet printing deadlines
  • May work nights, weekends, and holidays if working at a newspaper
  • PAGE LAYOUT WORKERS will:
  • Usually use computers, but some still work by hand
  • Usually work alone, although some work with customers
  • May work overtime to meet deadlines
  • Work for printing companies, newspapers, and book publishers
  • PAGE LAYOUT WORKERS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time
  • Repeat the same movements
  • It is important that PAGE LAYOUT WORKERS be able to:
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • Understand the speech of another person
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
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