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 |
$25.40 | $36.49 | $51.35 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.92 | $31.09 | $40.01 |
Central Minnesota |
$17.93 | $22.85 | $30.55 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$18.53 | $28.36 | $34.30 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.52 | $28.52 | $36.26 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.76 | $27.17 | $36.51 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$20.01 | $26.79 | $34.30 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$24.95 | $31.63 | $42.32 |
* "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 1,750 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.