Editor Career

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


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Editor Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$85,700

Median Hourly Wage

$41.20*

Total Employed Nationally

95,480


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.