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Job outlook for food editors in the United States
Are food editor jobs in demand?
Food editor job and salary trends over time
Food editor jobs over time
Food editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 65 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 67 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 67 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 67 | 0.00% |
Average food editor salary over time
Food editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,042 | $35.12 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $70,704 | $33.99 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $68,526 | $32.95 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $67,708 | $32.55 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $65,911 | $31.69 | +2.1% |
Food editor jobs by state
Most common states for food editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 263 | 38% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 128 | 17% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 77 | 13% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,053 | 12% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 813 | 12% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 116 | 12% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 106 | 12% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 72 | 12% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 490 | 10% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 400 | 10% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 330 | 10% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 955 | 9% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 667 | 9% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 552 | 9% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 522 | 9% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 488 | 9% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 479 | 9% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 305 | 9% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 260 | 9% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 117 | 9% |
Most common cities for food editors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $54,940 |
Food Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of food editor experts
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Lincoln University
California University of Pennsylvania
Aaron DeRosa Ph.D.
Associate Professor, 20th/21st C. American LiteratureCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Food Editors?
Aaron DeRosa Ph.D.: Many of our students work and go to school at the same time, so the pandemic's impact is being lived right now. The pandemic only exacerbates problems already embedded in the labor market: a move toward contingent labor and freelance work. This generation of graduates will be asked to continue jumping from job to job, never allowed to settle into a "career." The flip side is that the precarity of these jobs and their ability to move through different work environments will make them more versatile critical thinkers and more compassionate people.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Food Editors?
Jason Whittaker Ph.D.: With regard to whether there will be an enduring impact of the pandemic on graduates, the glib answer is, of course, it must be. What I would emphasise, however, is that after nearly a year teaching under very constrained conditions the changes are not simply negative ones - or rather, students are already learning to adapt. Among journalists, it's becoming quite clear that what we're witnessing in part is a rapid acceleration of trends that were already beginning to take place, with reporters being expected to be more mobile and work remotely. For those students who are engaging actively, we're seeing a greater takeup of mobile skills and those required for accessing and interviewing sources remotely.
What type of skills will young Food Editors need?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: College graduates in 2021 and beyond, need all of the skills that English programs have to offer: critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and flexibility. New hires need to be able to adapt to workplace changes quickly and with aplomb, which requires critical thinking and problem solving and the ability to communicate those solutions to a diverse audience clearly and effectively. Those skills are refined and practiced regularly in English programs.