Digital Composition Specialist I
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $3,967 to $4,968 | $47,604 to $59,616 |
| B | $4,644 to $5,814 | $55,728 to $69,768 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R14, Printing and Allied Trades.
Where these jobs are
13 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| California Department of Tax and Fee Administration | 3 |
| Employment Development Department | 2 |
| Department of Transportation | 2 |
| Department of Water Resources | 2 |
| Department of Consumer Affairs | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Desktop Publishers across all California employers was $71,930 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $47,604 to $69,768 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.