Editor

Code: 27-3041.00

Also known as: Acquisitions Editor, Business Editor, Editor, Features Editor, Legal Editor, News Editor, Newspaper Copy Editor, Science Editor, Sports Editor, Web Editor

Description: Some may look at an Editor as a grammatical wizard, who proofreads a variety of text-based articles, manuscripts and other content for publication. That is only part of the truth. Editors are also responsible for the overall quality and content of a publication. They work with writers, artists and other creative staff members to make sure a publication is both informative and engaging. When a publication involves multiple writers, the Editor is responsible for streamlining the overall voice of the greater piece.

Editor

Typical wages


10% $33,620
25% $45,310
Median $63,400
75% $89,530
90% $126,800
10% $16.16
25% $21.78
Median $30.48
75% $43.05
90% $60.96

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
118,700
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
110,000
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 9,800