SOC 27-3041
Editors
Risk Score
⚠️39/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥95,480
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$75K
$36K – $141K
Projected Growth
📈+0.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖86/100
High exposure
💡 Editors face a risk score of 39/100 — 5 points below the national average of 44. With 86/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $75K ($29K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 39/100, Editors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 95,480 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in original creative vision and artistic direction and physical artistry and hands-on creative execution to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Editors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Text-to-image tools displacing graphic design work
AI-powered research and literature review tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 77% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 73% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 82% |