Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Editor Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $56,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Editor Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area + Travis County 101 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 101 openings per year are projected for Editor. +7.3% Employment Change Employment for Editor is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 7.3% between 2025 and 2030. $27.33 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $27.33/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.59, while experienced workers are paid $39.42. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 983 Editor in the Rural Capital Area + Travis County region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,054. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Editor are Motion Picture and Video Industries, Religious Organizations, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Editor include Communications and Media, Administration and Management, and Administrative. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Editor is Bachelor's. 90% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
