Desktop publishers held about 14,800 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most desktop publishers were as follows:
Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers
31%
Printing and related support activities
14
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12
About one-third of desktop publishers worked in publishing industries. Others worked for companies in industries that produce their own published materials, such as in professional, scientific, and technical services.
Work Schedules
Many desktop publishers work full time, and they may need to work additional hours to meet publication deadlines. Some may work various shifts, such as morning, evening, or night.
