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GraduateSmart
Plans, reviews and revises content for publication -- books, journalism, digital media and corporate communications.
$41,250
Lower reported wage
$77,920
Median
$153,700
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Editors (27-3041): BLS OEWS May 2025 annual United States median (50th percentile) $77,920. The lower and upper figures are the published 10th and 90th percentiles. They describe the wage distribution, not starting or senior pay. Wage figures reviewed October 27, 2026. Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm . Employment and growth retain their existing source periods and were not refreshed in this wage review.
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Evaluate and revise written material for clarity, accuracy, and publication. [1]
Publishers, media organizations, businesses, and freelance work. [1]
Publication deadlines may require long or irregular hours. [1]
Detailed review and constructive feedback must fit tight deadlines. [1]
Experience can lead to senior, managing, or executive editing roles. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.