27-3041.00

Editors

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

7.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 87% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 6% probability of automation for this role
paper →
87%
of jobs safer
19
jobs riskier than this
-5.4%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

LLMs write fluent prose, restructure arguments, and correct grammar faster than human editors. AI editing tools (Grammarly, Notion AI, Claude) now handle developmental editing suggestions, copy editing, and style consistency checks. The 2024 wave of AI-generated content is reducing demand for editors while simultaneously creating demand for AI-output curators. A genuinely high-risk role.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$69,510
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-5.4%
Declining
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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High Risk
75% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →