Editor
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
At a Glance
Editor earns an average of $67,600/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.3–3.5 years. Top skills: Editing, Writing, Communication.
$67,600/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.3–3.5 years
35
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Editors
Median Wage
$75,260/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+0.6%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Journalism
Proofreading
Marketing
Copy Editing
Style Guides
Project Management
Localization
Search Engine Optimization
Social Media
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
Common Skills (18)
Editing
Communication
Detail Oriented
Problem Solving
Quality Assurance
Leadership
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Research
Verbal Communication Skills
Planning
Grammar
Organizational Skills
Related Specializations
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