Career Profile
Editors
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.
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Editors
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 23 openings per year are projected for Editors.
Employment Change
Employment for Editors is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.9% between 2023 and 2028.
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.