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

$66,080

Median Hourly Wage

$31.77*

Total Employed Nationally

97,170


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.