27-3041
Editors
Role Overview
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Recommended Majors
Communication, General.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Journalism.
Broadcast Journalism.
Technical and Scientific Communication.
Publishing.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Writing, General.
Creative Writing.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
Rhetoric and Composition.
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other.
General Literature.
Children's and Adolescent Literature.
Literature, Other.
Business/Corporate Communications, General.
Grantsmanship.
Business/Corporate Communications, Other.
Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $98,620 |
| Delaware | $91,700 |
| California | $90,570 |
| Washington | $85,250 |
| Connecticut | $81,910 |
| District of Columbia | $81,580 |
| Virginia | $79,080 |
| Massachusetts | $78,720 |
| West Virginia | $76,760 |
| Colorado | $75,660 |
| Oregon | $72,780 |
| Maryland | $72,500 |
| Illinois | $68,050 |
| Georgia | $66,880 |
| New Hampshire | $65,920 |
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$75,260
Projected Growth (10yr)
+0.6%
Avg. annual openings
9.8k
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