Career Paths From Editors

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Technical WritersLateral Move92.9% skill match
Editors and Technical Writers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Technical Writers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 16% higher.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$90,390
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Financial ExaminersCareer Change93.6% skill match
Editors and Financial Examiners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Financial Examiners is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 21% higher.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$94,160
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Physician AssistantsCareer Change92.5% skill match
Editors and Physician Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Physician Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 74% higher.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$135,880
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Interpreters and TranslatorsLateral Move92.7% skill match
Editors and Interpreters and Translators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Interpreters and Translators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$60,170
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationCareer Change92.9% skill match
Editors and Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$62,680
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsCareer Change92.8% skill match
Editors and Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$62,370
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
NeurologistsCareer Change93.2% skill match
Editors and Neurologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Neurologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 219% higher.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$248,560
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Family Medicine PhysiciansCareer Change92.8% skill match
Editors and Family Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Family Medicine Physicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 213% higher.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$244,180
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsCareer Change93.6% skill match
Editors and Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$78,000
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationCareer Change93.3% skill match
Editors and Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 51% lower.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$38,140
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Electrical and Electronics DraftersCareer Change93.8% skill match
Editors and Electrical and Electronics Drafters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Electrical and Electronics Drafters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4).
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$76,870
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsCareer Change93.3% skill match
Editors and Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4).
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$76,590
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Musicians and SingersLateral Move95.9% skill match
Editors and Musicians and Singers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Musicians and Singers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
Not available
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsCareer Change93.9% skill match
Editors and Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 29% lower.
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$55,570
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersCareer Change92.8% skill match
Editors and First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4).
Current median salary
$77,920
Target median salary
$77,970
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.