How much does an Editor I make in the United States? The average Editor I salary in the United States is $61,528 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $56,345 and $69,217. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Editor I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Editor I Salary $51,625 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Editor I Salary $56,345 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Editor I Salary $61,528 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Editor I Salary $69,217 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Editor I Salary $76,217 US March 26, 2024
25% $56,345 10% $51,625 90% $76,217 75% $69,217 $61,528 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Editor I

Editor I reviews, edits, and re-writes a variety of documents and/or digital content. Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compelling content for written copy and/or websites and other online communications media. Being an Editor I ensures that all content meets required and accepted format and standards. Evaluates content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Additionally, Editor I may coordinate with creative team to produce final drafts. Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Editor I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Editor I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Editor I, the first career path typically starts with an Editor II position, and then progresses to Editorial Manager.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Photo Editor position, and then progresses to Photo Editor, Senior.

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Editor I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Editor I, the highest Editor I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Editor I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Editor I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Editor I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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Skills associated with Editor I: Proofreading, Copyediting, Content Research, Digital Media ...More

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