Salary for Desktop Publishers
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Data Entry Keyers input information into a computer. This information is stored and used for research purposed. Information used to key is often obtained from checks, licenses and other documentations. Accuracy is important in the job. It is also essential that a keyer be able to input the information as quickly as possible. Along with using a computer and a keying machine it may be necessary for data entry keyers to use other equipment, such as a printer. A high school diploma is required and additional training is provided at the place of employment.A Desktop Publisher can expect salaries of somewhere between 24000 to 36000 based on experience. Desktop Publishers will most likely receive average salaries of Thirty Nine Thousand One Hundred dollars yearly.
Desktop Publishers are paid the highest in Massachusetts, where they can earn compensation, on average, of near $47470. People holding this job title are compensated the highest in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, which has salary pay of $44390.
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The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 14.51 percent nationwide in that time.

INDUSTRIES
Desktop Publishers tend to make the most in the following industries
Health Care and Social Assistance | $44,390 |
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $42,960 |
Management of Companies and Enterprises | $42,460 |
Manufacturing | $42,340 |
Finance and Insurance | $42,040 |
Construction | $39,670 |
In general, they earn less within the industries below
Other Services (except Public Administration) | $34,720 |
Retail Trade | $34,860 |
Administrative, Support and Waste Management Services | $35,650 |
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $36,390 |
Wholesale Trade | $36,680 |
Information | $37,470 |