Editors
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Editors *
U S |
$24.62 | $32.24 | $49.75 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$24.25 | $31.15 | $39.74 |
Central Minnesota |
$21.81 | $26.58 | $37.54 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$15.69 | $22.80 | $30.82 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.75 | $30.52 | $32.07 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$19.63 | $24.48 | $32.05 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.82 | $25.13 | $32.05 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$25.14 | $31.97 | $41.00 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,580 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Editors most often work?
- Publishing Industries (except Internet)
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Educational Services
- Broadcasting (except Internet)
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 2,034 new Editors to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 108,600 | 114,100 | 5,600 | 5.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,217 | 2,161 | -56 | -2.5% |
| Central Minnesota | 128 | 115 | -13 | -10.2% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 121 | 118 | -3 | -2.5% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 197 | 186 | -11 | -5.6% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 105 | 98 | -7 | -6.7% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 121 | 110 | -11 | -9.1% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,603 | 1,584 | -19 | -1.2% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.