Occupation ยท SOC 27-3041
Editors: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of editors can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 95,480 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $75,260 ($36.18 an hour).
US employment
95,480
Median annual wage
$75,260
Mean annual wage
$85,700
Median hourly wage
$36.18
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- New York$98,620
- Delaware$91,700
- California$90,570
- Washington$85,250
- Connecticut$81,910
Top 5 after cost of living
- Delaware$91,880
- New York$91,380
- West Virginia$85,770
- California$81,800
- Washington$79,660
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Writers | $91,670 | $16,410 (+21.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Art Directors | $111,040 | $35,780 (+47.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | $25,930 (+34.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,630 | $3,370 (+4.5%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York17,410
- 2. California14,920
- 3. Texas8,190
- 4. Florida4,000
- 5. Illinois3,680
- 6. District of Columbia3,580
- 7. Pennsylvania3,500
- 8. Massachusetts3,200
- 9. Virginia3,150
- 10. Washington2,800
States that pay the most
- 1. New York$98,620
- 2. Delaware$91,700
- 3. California$90,570
- 4. Washington$85,250
- 5. Connecticut$81,910
- 6. District of Columbia$81,580
- 7. Virginia$79,080
- 8. Massachusetts$78,720
- 9. West Virginia$76,760
- 10. Colorado$75,660
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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