How much does a editor make?

In the U.S., editors' pay can vary with experience, skills, responsibility, location, and employer or industry; BLS data show pay differs among industries. Editors who focus on a subject such as fashion may need extra subject knowledge, so different roles call for different skills.

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

What's a typical day like?

An editor reads a draft, checks facts and names, fixes errors, and reshapes sentences so readers can follow. They talk with writers about changes, plan what to publish, and work toward a deadline.

In the U.S., editors usually earn a bachelor's degree in English, communications, or journalism and build writing and proofreading experience through school publications or internships. Many start as editorial assistants, writers, or reporters.

Usually a bachelor's degree (preparation level 4 of 5)

Good for people who like creating and keeping things organized.

Editors do more than fix typos: they may decide not to publish a story if it seems unethical or does not have enough evidence.

The US figure is the median and the Japan figure is the average, so it's not a perfect comparison. Prices differ too.