Editors
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$75,260
~$36/hr · ~$6,272/mo
US Jobs
116K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
9/10
Very High
AI & Automation Risk
Very High 9/10
Editing is a fully digital occupation centered on language processing, a core strength of Large Language Models. AI can already perform high-level copy editing, fact-checking, and rewriting, significantly increasing individual productivity and reducing the total number of human editors required for routine content management.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJBEST VALUE | $99,220 | Above avg (112.6) | $88,082 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $86,310 | Average (98.9) | $87,283 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $94,750 | Above avg (110.3) | $85,939 |
| Binghamton, NY | $78,900 | Below avg (92.1) | $85,677 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $96,270 | Above avg (113.1) | $85,150 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,720 | Above avg (117.6) | $84,831 |
| Salem, OR | $86,870 | Average (102.5) | $84,785 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $80,820 | Average (97.3) | $83,023 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $79,250 | Average (97.3) | $81,442 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $81,910 | Average (101.0) | $81,115 |
| New Haven, CT | $85,380 | Above avg (105.4) | $81,038 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $74,860 | Below avg (94.1) | $79,593 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $84,930 | Above avg (107.0) | $79,366 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $90,570 | Above avg (114.7) | $78,929 |
| Boulder, CO | $78,700 | Average (100.6) | $78,220 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+1% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$36/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,272/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)