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Job outlook for non-linear editors in the United States
Are non-linear editor jobs in demand?
Non-linear editor job and salary trends over time
Non-linear editor jobs over time
Non-linear editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 301 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 240 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 296 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 302 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 330 | 0.00% |
Average non-linear editor salary over time
Non-linear editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,347 | $23.72 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $46,801 | $22.50 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $45,972 | $22.10 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $44,893 | $21.58 | --2.5% |
| 2021 | $46,052 | $22.14 | +1.6% |
Non-linear editor jobs by state
Most common states for non-linear editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 83 | 12% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 421 | 2% |
| 3 | California | 39,536,653 | 250 | 1% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 110 | 1% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 76 | 1% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 52 | 1% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 50 | 1% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 47 | 1% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 40 | 1% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 20 | 1% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 15 | 1% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 11 | 1% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 10 | 1% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 9 | 1% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 9 | 1% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 8 | 1% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 4 | 1% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 4 | 1% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 4 | 1% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 39 | 0% |
Non-Linear Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of non-linear editor experts
California University of Pennsylvania
University of Minnesota
Ferrum College
What type of skills will young Non-Linear 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.
What general advice would you give to a Non-Linear Editor?
Thomas Reynolds: I think there will be a lasting impact of this pandemic on graduates. The nature of the field is that others in the industry (scientists, engineers, for ex.) often take on tech writing and communication tasks in tight economic conditions, or even just as a matter of a particular culture in a particular business. However, the field of technical communication has been predicted to have a strong future (see Bureau of Labor Statistics, which predicts growth in jobs in this field).
Technical writing and communication require that students are comfortable with technology and communication and that they adapt to changing situations. I think there are also opportunities for savvy graduates who can offer certain skills and experiences that are unique to the changing situation. This field has a long history of resilience for its graduates seeking jobs in tough circumstances.
What general advice would you give to a Non-Linear 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.