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4 sourced facts about editors (the publishing and media profession), each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answer$77,920 a year (May 2025)
Half of editors earned more than this and half earned less, with pay varying widely by industry and experience.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answera projected 1% decline
Despite the projected small decline, about 7,900 editor job openings a year are still expected, mostly from people leaving the field.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answerabout 7,900 openings a year
Even with the field's overall size shrinking slightly, thousands of openings appear every year as editors retire or change careers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answerabout 17%
This broad industry category, which includes marketing and consulting firms, employs more editors than any other single sector.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov