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Job outlook for market editors in the United States
Are market editor jobs in demand?
Market editor job and salary trends over time
Market editor jobs over time
Market editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 79 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 81 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 81 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 82 | 0.00% |
Average market editor salary over time
Market editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,520 | $28.13 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $56,646 | $27.23 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $54,901 | $26.39 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $54,246 | $26.08 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $52,806 | $25.39 | +2.1% |
Market editor jobs by state
Most common states for market editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 118 | 17% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 732 | 4% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 243 | 4% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 111 | 3% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 25 | 3% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 722 | 2% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 240 | 2% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 206 | 2% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 152 | 2% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 143 | 2% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 105 | 2% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 93 | 2% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 87 | 2% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 83 | 2% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 50 | 2% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 16 | 2% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 15 | 2% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 15 | 2% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 12 | 2% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 10 | 2% |
Most common cities for market editors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 2 | 0% | $70,810 |
| 2 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $56,733 |
Market Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of market editor experts
Belmont University
California State University, Fresno
Lincoln University
California University of Pennsylvania
Bucknell University
Ferrum College
What will help Market Editors increase their earning potential?
Sara Wigal M.A.: Even as we experience a second digital revolution, many of the same skills that publishing professionals have used for decades are pertinent. Developmental editing or keen and creative marketing management have been skills that carry many people through their careers, and that won't change. Being an excellent communicator in both written word (hello, email) and in person is also a way to set yourself apart from your peers, and that's nothing new. Having a growth mindset is vital (and sometimes hard to do, but worth it). Understanding how to collect, analyze and disseminate data is becoming more important in publishing and is requisite in marketing positions. For those who want to work in social media, video production skills are key.
Betsy Hays
ChairCalifornia State University, Fresno
Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Market Editor job market given the pandemic?
Betsy Hays: Having the ability to successfully work remotely will be more important than ever, as will being able to effectively communicate in virtual spaces. And, post-pandemic, being able to do things in a hybrid fashion - part in person and part online - will also make job candidates much more marketable.
What soft skills should all Market Editors possess?
Jason Whittaker Ph.D.: Among the key skills for graduates, some of these remain the same as before, particularly in terms of being able to communicate clearly, analyse information, and engage creatively with problem solving. The past year, however, has really brought to the fore the importance of resilience in our students, especially as they will need to be even more flexible as their careers develop in the future. We spend a considerable amount of time working on building confidence among our students, so that rather than being overwhelmed by rapid change they see this as a challenge and opportunity.
What type of skills will young Market 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.
Sarah Bell
Senior Associate Director, CounselingBucknell University
Center for Career Advancement
How do you envision technology impacting Market Editors in the next 5 years?
Sarah Bell: As mentioned in #2, English majors go into many fields, and technology is affecting most of them now. We will likely always need creators, editors, and researchers of content, which will certainly make English majors useful in a variety of fields, due to (or in spite of) the technology advances. Experience in learning and utilizing a variety of software, platforms, and social media tools will only enhance their ability to complete their work in an effective and efficient manner in a variety of work settings.
What general advice would you give to a Market Editor?
Allison Harl Ph.D.: Develop as many multimedia skills as possible. Writing in the 21st century is about visual rhetoric as well as just words on a page.