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Editors

Onet Code: 
27-3041.00
Major Group: 
Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations

Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication.

Common Job Titles for this Occupation: 
Editor, Managing Editor, Newspaper Copy Editor, News Editor, Sports Editor, Features Editor, City Editor, Copy Desk Chief, Design Editor, Online Editor
Employment Outlook and Wage Information

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  • Editors

    2008
    Employment: 
    410

  • Editors

    2016
    Employment: 
    517

  • Editors

    2008
    Wage, Average: 
    $46,030.00

  • Editors

    2008
    Wage, Entry: 
    $28,720.00

  • Editors

    2008
    Wage, Experienced: 
    $54,690.00
Colleges, Training Schools and Instructional Programs for this Occupation
Colby College
Saint Joseph's College
Thomas College
University of Maine Farmington
University of Maine Orono
University of Southern Maine
Most Common Education/Training Requirement: 
Bachelor's Degree