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Military Graphic Designers and Desktop Publishers
Median Salary
119,993
Workforce Count
10,518
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Graphic designers and desktop publishers use their creativity to develop and produce informative, visually appealing products and presentations. They use computer software or manually develop the overall layout and production design for various media such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.
What is the work environment like?
Graphic designers and desktop publishers usually work in offices on land or aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
10,518
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$70,278
2 Years
$109,261
6 Years
$149,194
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Graphic designers and desktop publishers develop skills through classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in preparing graphic designs and illustrations. Training content may include:
- Graphics, lettering, drawing, and layout techniques
- Illustration and television graphic techniques
- Theory and use of color
- Use of production equipment
- Creation of original artwork and portfolios
- Development of digital media and print products
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Industrial and Product Design
- Digital Arts
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Graphic Design
- Computer Graphics
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Computers and Electronics
- Communications and Media
- Sales and Marketing
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Artistic
You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.