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Editors is a notable career in the 27 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Editors against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 27-3041 |
| title | Editors |
| onet code | 27-3041.00 |
| description | Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 95,480 |
| a mean | 85,700 |
| a median | 75,260 |
| a pct10 | 36,200 |
| a pct25 | 50,210 |
| a pct75 | 101,210 |
| a pct90 | 140,840 |
| h mean | 41 |
| h median | 36 |
The day-to-day work of a editors typically centers on read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.66 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working editors, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (80.4%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in New York at $98,620 and lowest in Texas at $28,860 — a 3.4× spread. The top five states (New York, Delaware, California, Washington, Connecticut) average $89,610. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $98,620 | $114,590 | $55,810 | $174,670 | 17,410 |
| Delaware | $91,700 | $84,180 | $44,650 | $103,180 | 180 |
| California | $90,570 | $103,880 | $48,480 | $167,510 | 14,920 |
| Washington | $85,250 | $91,180 | $57,020 | $133,290 | 2,800 |
| Connecticut | $81,910 | $90,790 | $37,670 | $155,880 | 1,310 |
| District of Columbia | $81,580 | $107,440 | $61,470 | $167,710 | 3,580 |
| Virginia | $79,080 | $85,890 | $44,410 | $130,260 | 3,150 |
| Massachusetts | $78,720 | $87,300 | $48,370 | $137,630 | 3,200 |
| West Virginia | $76,760 | $68,480 | $28,360 | $100,070 | 350 |
| Colorado | $75,660 | $77,770 | $44,310 | $113,920 | 1,710 |
| Oregon | $72,780 | $72,630 | $40,060 | $108,520 | 890 |
| Maryland | $72,500 | $77,370 | $44,840 | $122,650 | 1,870 |
| Illinois | $68,050 | $75,120 | $39,400 | $116,650 | 3,680 |
| Georgia | $66,880 | $74,680 | $38,860 | $127,190 | 1,940 |
| New Hampshire | $65,920 | $70,770 | $35,050 | $115,970 | 240 |
| Rhode Island | $64,740 | $71,750 | $38,000 | $107,190 | 310 |
| Florida | $64,380 | $77,390 | $35,780 | $134,080 | 4,000 |
| North Carolina | $64,340 | $73,920 | $38,410 | $100,650 | 2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,790 | $74,370 | $36,900 | $125,900 | 3,500 |
| Nevada | $62,910 | $68,110 | $38,770 | $94,760 | 310 |
| Vermont | $62,710 | $72,490 | $45,280 | $136,570 | 220 |
| Michigan | $62,140 | $66,720 | $30,920 | $104,410 | 1,740 |
| Arizona | $61,530 | $71,710 | $36,420 | $105,690 | 1,090 |
| Ohio | $61,330 | $72,240 | $42,100 | $106,100 | 1,770 |
| New Mexico | $61,250 | $76,270 | $38,270 | $132,240 | 270 |
| Utah | $59,860 | $67,560 | $36,570 | $114,180 | 550 |
| Wisconsin | $58,940 | $62,700 | $36,760 | $92,690 | 1,140 |
| Missouri | $58,740 | $63,520 | $35,360 | $96,740 | 1,020 |
| Iowa | $58,570 | $64,490 | $39,600 | $96,500 | 640 |
| South Carolina | $58,210 | $67,330 | $25,740 | $116,310 | 560 |
| Hawaii | $58,000 | $71,790 | $30,780 | $133,820 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $57,410 | $66,130 | $29,840 | $110,050 | 430 |
| South Dakota | $57,260 | $56,460 | $42,990 | $66,600 | 100 |
| North Dakota | $56,660 | $57,330 | $28,660 | $90,220 | 210 |
| Alaska | $55,370 | $58,680 | $34,660 | $77,890 | 50 |
| Kansas | $54,480 | $59,060 | $27,640 | $92,270 | 490 |
| Minnesota | $53,900 | $62,740 | $39,660 | $97,890 | 1,850 |
| Indiana | $51,550 | $57,520 | $22,350 | $95,400 | 1,110 |
| Tennessee | $51,060 | $60,610 | $34,670 | $94,410 | 960 |
| Mississippi | $49,510 | $57,240 | $19,110 | $94,270 | 280 |
| Louisiana | $48,880 | $49,850 | $28,350 | $70,180 | 330 |
| Maine | $47,750 | $57,880 | $30,560 | $101,430 | 310 |
| Idaho | $46,880 | $53,260 | $35,350 | $79,740 | 300 |
| Oklahoma | $45,560 | $51,470 | $28,240 | $80,610 | 540 |
| Montana | $45,470 | $49,260 | $35,190 | $70,180 | 210 |
| Alabama | $44,990 | $55,100 | $26,690 | $92,270 | 590 |
| Arkansas | $44,690 | $48,310 | $22,880 | $74,990 | 350 |
| Wyoming | $43,280 | $55,680 | $19,350 | $111,400 | 170 |
| Nebraska | $40,100 | $48,350 | $24,960 | $78,050 | 300 |
| Texas | $28,860 | $47,600 | $27,610 | $89,030 | 8,190 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for editors. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Acquisitions Editor or Acute Editor frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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