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Graphic Designers and Desktop Publishers
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Graphic Designers and Desktop Publishers
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What do Graphic Designers and Desktop Publishers do in the Military?
Where do Graphic Designers and Desktop Publishers work?
Graphic designers and desktop publishers usually work in offices on land or aboard ships.
How much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$119,993
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$23,673 - $290,183
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.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Graphic Designers and Desktop Publishers gain in the Military?
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
Military Training for Enlisted Service members
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.
What skills help Graphic Designers and Desktop Publishers succeed?
- Ability to convert ideas into visual presentations
- Interest in artwork or lettering
- Neatness and an eye for detail
- Understanding of visual communication
What are possible career paths after the Military?
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
- Desktop Publishers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators