Also called: Layout Artist
Lays out text and images for brochures, newsletters, reports and manuals using design software.
You turn a messy Word file into a polished 40-page annual report, fix line breaks, place charts and prepare it for the printer.
BLS May 2025: median $55,290.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree or certificate in graphic design or desktop publishing.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Graphic Design.
Shrinking (about -12% over 10 years). BLS projects a 12% decline (2024-34).
High risk for 10 years. Design templates and AI layout tools now turn rough files into polished documents, so these jobs are fading.
Classes: Graphic design, Computer applications, Art and design.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-9031.
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