Career Profile

Editors

Education Bachelor's
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $49,100
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.

General Information

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

Editors

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

23

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 23 openings per year are projected for Editors.

+11.9%

Employment Change

Employment for Editors is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.9% between 2023 and 2028.

$23.62

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.62/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.28, while experienced workers are paid $36.22. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 169 Editors in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 189.

Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Editors are Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, and Motion Picture and Video Industries.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Editors include English Language, Communications and Media, and Administration and Management.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Editors is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET