Editors
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Median pay: $77,920/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +0.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.
About 9,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
• Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
• Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
• Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
• Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
• Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
• Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.
What's the median pay for Editors?
The median pay for Editors is $77,920 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Editors?
Employment for Editors is projected to change +0.6% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.
What education is typically required for Editors?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Editors?
About 9,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.