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Editor Workplace Records
Editing work may involve fact checks, rewriting and approval of material prepared by others. An employment concern can depend on which version you reviewed and who made the final publication decision. Describe the assignment and instruction sequence without turning your personal file into an archive of unpublished work.
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A record map for your role
What to organize first
Version outline
List the draft reviewed, requested revisions and role responsible for final approval.
Priority changes
Record added checking or rewriting duties and the deadline instruction received.
Evidence distinction
Separate public publication facts from your recollection of restricted editorial discussions.
Start with the work you actually do
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
O*NET classifies this occupation as Editors (27-3041.00). Its description covers a typical occupation, not every workplace or individual job. It does not establish employee status, overtime eligibility or employer misconduct.
- Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.Source task 1780 · updated 08/2026
- Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.Source task 24025 · updated 08/2026
- Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.Source task 1777 · updated 08/2026
- Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.Source task 1776 · updated 08/2026
A reference point for your pay records
May 2025 wage estimates by state
Compare your pay records with published BLS estimates for Editors (SOC 27-3041). These describe an occupation across employers. They are not a required pay rate, an overtime calculation, or evidence of discrimination or unpaid wages.
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The 25th and 75th percentiles mark the middle half of the estimated wage distribution; the median is its midpoint. Actual pay can differ with experience, employer, location and duties. Hourly and annual figures are shown as published, without converting one into the other.
All published state estimates for this occupation
| State | Hourly 25th | Hourly median | Hourly 75th | Annual median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20.92 | $30.45 | $42.30 | $63,330 |
| Alaska | $28.47 | $30.59 | $36.84 | $63,630 |
| Arizona | $27.06 | $30.33 | $40.26 | $63,090 |
| Arkansas | $18.31 | $24.13 | $30.00 | $50,180 |
| Connecticut | $29.40 | $41.32 | $59.32 | $85,950 |
| Delaware | $23.55 | $36.07 | $49.12 | $75,020 |
| Florida | $23.02 | $35.55 | $46.03 | $73,950 |
| Georgia | $29.22 | $36.85 | $43.44 | $76,650 |
| Hawaii | $23.95 | $26.48 | $37.19 | $55,070 |
| Idaho | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Indiana | $19.20 | $27.14 | $37.45 | $56,440 |
| Iowa | $22.02 | $27.50 | $36.14 | $57,200 |
| Kansas | $24.41 | $29.77 | $37.33 | $61,920 |
| Kentucky | $21.90 | $28.57 | $40.46 | $59,430 |
| Louisiana | $21.46 | $28.30 | $36.55 | $58,860 |
| Maine | $22.25 | $24.12 | $35.29 | $50,180 |
| Michigan | $23.61 | $30.33 | $37.20 | $63,090 |
| Minnesota | $23.18 | $30.12 | $38.32 | $62,650 |
| Mississippi | $17.78 | $26.14 | $35.88 | $54,380 |
| Missouri | $21.79 | $29.62 | $39.63 | $61,620 |
| Montana | $21.26 | $29.69 | $39.60 | $61,750 |
| Nebraska | $18.81 | $22.27 | $28.24 | $46,320 |
| New Hampshire | $26.43 | $31.98 | $42.59 | $66,510 |
| New Mexico | $21.51 | $30.89 | $39.06 | $64,250 |
| New York | $36.92 | $48.79 | $67.46 | $101,480 |
| North Carolina | $26.90 | $35.45 | $40.41 | $73,740 |
| North Dakota | $21.04 | $29.10 | $32.77 | $60,520 |
| Ohio | $24.65 | $34.69 | $47.33 | $72,160 |
| Oklahoma | $18.97 | $24.42 | $31.33 | $50,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $22.37 | $30.51 | $42.20 | $63,460 |
| Rhode Island | $28.37 | $37.48 | $39.44 | $77,960 |
| South Dakota | $26.90 | $27.28 | $30.44 | $56,730 |
| Tennessee | $22.12 | $28.63 | $38.92 | $59,550 |
| Texas | $14.40 | $22.09 | $35.17 | $45,950 |
| Utah | $23.73 | $31.27 | $39.49 | $65,040 |
| Vermont | $28.93 | $32.15 | $46.65 | $66,860 |
| Virginia | $28.36 | $38.74 | $52.45 | $80,590 |
| West Virginia | $18.98 | $27.23 | $39.89 | $56,630 |
| Wisconsin | $22.83 | $30.90 | $39.88 | $64,270 |
| Wyoming | $19.34 | $22.46 | $31.52 | $46,710 |
“Not published” preserves unavailable or suppressed source cells. “Above reporting limit” preserves a top-coded source value without inventing a number. A missing state estimate does not establish service eligibility. The data describe wage and salary employment; they do not measure self-employment income.
Source: BLS May 2025 state workbook · OEWS tables · BLS technical notes. Use your own schedule, pay statement and compensation terms to identify the question you want reviewed.
Identify the version and approval path
Record the brief, submission date and revision you worked on. Note who could change headlines, factual wording or release timing. Distinguish your proposed edit from the text ultimately published, and identify any question you raised before approval.
Explain workload and changed priorities
List late submissions, additional checks or redirected assignments relevant to your review. Describe the deadline communicated and when it changed. Use your own permitted manager messages and time records rather than calculating effort solely from word counts or publication dates.
Keep unpublished and source material private
Do not copy confidential drafts, source identities, licensed archives or internal editorial discussions into personal storage. Public material may establish a release date but not the private approval history. Identify relevant records by type and keep your own employment feedback with your response.
Choose your next step
Review the workplace retaliation guide, unpaid wages guide, or discrimination guide if those concerns fit your experience. A job title alone does not establish a claim.
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