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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video 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 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
