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Job outlook for commercial production editors in the United States
Are commercial production editor jobs in demand?
Commercial production editor job and salary trends over time
Commercial production editor jobs over time
Commercial production editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 47 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 48 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 48 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 49 | 0.00% |
Average commercial production editor salary over time
Commercial production editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,114 | $25.05 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $50,445 | $24.25 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $48,892 | $23.51 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $48,308 | $23.23 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $47,026 | $22.61 | +2.1% |
Commercial production editor jobs by state
Most common states for commercial production editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 150 | 22% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 573 | 18% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 895 | 15% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 909 | 14% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 749 | 13% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 402 | 13% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 170 | 13% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 82 | 13% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 112 | 12% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,427 | 11% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,339 | 11% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,145 | 11% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 726 | 11% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 528 | 11% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 487 | 11% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 454 | 11% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 379 | 11% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 324 | 11% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 202 | 11% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 74 | 10% |
Commercial Production Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of commercial production editor experts
California State University, Fresno
The University of Kentucky
What Commercial Production Editor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Catherine Wilbur: Even with the advancement of AI, among the most essential competencies are the ability to think critically and solve problems, to effectively both orally and in writing, to assess and analyze information, and to exercise curiosity and imagination. One recent study showed that college graduates spend, on average, 44% of their time writing, including letters, memos, short reports, instructional materials, and professional articles and essays. Additionally, even as people use generative AI to draft documents, they still need to be edited and proofread by a person to ensure that they are accurate and contain no biased information.
Betsy Hays
ChairCalifornia State University, Fresno
Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
What Commercial Production Editor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Betsy Hays: Study the successes and failures of others so you can learn best practices based on real life. And practice being a content creator. Write, take photos, create graphics, produce videos - practice sharing information and telling stories in a myriad of ways. And when you have some good stuff, share it publicly (blog, YouTube channel, social media, podcast, etc.) to learn what people respond to. And monitor trends. There are also a number of free or low-cost certifications that you can obtain as well. And one more - volunteer for a cause you believe in to make the world a better place while learning new skills.
Jeff Rice Ph.D.
Professor, ChairThe University of Kentucky
Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies
What skills stand out on Commercial Production Editor resumes?
Jeff Rice Ph.D.: Research skills. Written and digital communication skills. Knowledge of digital tools - whether Adobe products, podcasting software, and such - but also how to use the tools to reach audiences, create sticky content, develop brands, send information, persuade, and inform. It's one thing to know how to create a movie or poster or infographic or report or Instagram post; it's another thing to have the rhetorical and writing skills to properly use that tool to create information for a specific audience.