General Information
Description
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit64.11%
- Self-employed19.48%
- Private, not for profit12.63%
- State and local government2.44%
- Federal government1.06%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Job Outlook
Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
-4%
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Job Outlook
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Employmentof editors is projected to decline 4 percent from 2022 to 2032.Despite declining employment, about 11,600 openings for editors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$73,080
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.
$37,600
$95,280
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 80%
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Master's degree 17%
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Post baccalaureate 1%
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Post-master's certificate 1%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Communications and Media
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
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