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Editorial Writer Salary

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Updated: 7 May 2013

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Editorial Writer 2013 Total Pay (?

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$23,234 - $76,917

(Median)

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30K

39K

50K

77K

MEDIAN: $39,231

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$27K	$54K	$81K
Salary	$25,288 - $78,385
Bonus	$0.00 - $11,500
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$23,234 - $76,917
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 7 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 57

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Editorial Writer Tasks

Write comments on topics of interest to stimulate or influence public opinion, following the views and policies of the publication.
Work with publication editors to edit and refine editorial copy.
Prepare articles on the editorial position of the publication.

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Companies and Industries for Editorial Writer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Newspaper Publisher	$23,519 - $78,582
Internet Publishing	$24,877 - $75,269
Cable Television Broadcasting	$25,574 - $80,437
Retail	$24,138 - $80,906
College or University	$25,069 - $79,434

Popular Employers

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Key Statistics for Editorial Writer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 52%			Male 48%
Salary:	$33,396 - $39,138			$35,000 - $58,500

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

51%

5-9 years

16%

10-19 years

18%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$24,793 - $116,573
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language	$24,490 - $37,050

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 78%		Dental: 55%
	Vision: 38%		None: 22%

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