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Job outlook for health editors in the United States
Are health editor jobs in demand?
Health editor job and salary trends over time
Health editor jobs over time
Health editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 76 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 78 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 78 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 79 | 0.00% |
Average health editor salary over time
Health editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,224 | $16.93 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $34,096 | $16.39 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $33,046 | $15.89 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $32,652 | $15.70 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $31,785 | $15.28 | +2.1% |
Health editor jobs by state
Most common states for health editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 217 | 31% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 863 | 15% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 942 | 14% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 937 | 13% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 371 | 12% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 213 | 12% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,262 | 11% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,165 | 11% |
| 9 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,072 | 11% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 663 | 11% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 620 | 11% |
| 12 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 324 | 11% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 85 | 11% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 62 | 11% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 829 | 10% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 632 | 10% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 464 | 10% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 286 | 10% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 98 | 10% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 627 | 9% |
Health Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of health editor experts
California State University, Fresno
The University of Kentucky
What will help Health Editors increase their earning potential?
Catherine Wilbur: For advice, find something you're passionate about. Not all English majors want to be teachers, and that's ok. There are 100s of other career paths for English majors. Such as lawyers, copyeditors, speechwriters, journalists, politicians, business, etc. Explore the different jobs out there that you may be qualified for with an English degree.
Betsy Hays
ChairCalifornia State University, Fresno
Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
What Health 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 Health 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.