Editors
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit content of written materials.
SOC 27-3041
AI exposure: 52/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editors | 52 | $73,580 | -5% | 130,100 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
- Organization
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Editors?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Editors role. Its 52/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 52/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $73,580 median annual wage and -5% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 52 | $68,930 | +4% | 94,200 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | 52 | $64,370 | +3% | 143,600 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | 52 | $63,600 | +3% | 12,300 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | 52 | $63,520 | +4% | 97,800 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 52 | $60,780 | +5% | 175,200 |
| Survey Researchers | 52 | $60,390 | +2% | 11,400 |
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