Career Outlook for Editors

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Also known as:
Advertising Editor, Art Editor, Book Editor, Copy Desk Chief, Copy Editor, Index Editor, Manuscript Editor, Newspaper Photo Editor, Publications Editor, Rewrite Editor

The overall job outlook for Editor careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 7.35 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 0.46 percent per year. Demand for Editors is expected to go up, with an expected 16,620 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 1.98 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

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TOP STATES

There are currently more Editors in the following states

New York 19,660
California 12,810
Texas 4,640
Illinois 4,390
Florida 3,630
Massachusetts 3,570
District of Columbia 3,300
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BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Editors

Alaska
40
Wyoming
80
North Dakota
80
South Dakota
120
Delaware
170
Rhode Island
210
New Hampshire
220
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