Editors write, research, review and correct information for publication. Knowledge of writing styles, willingness to research and strong grammatical skills make strong editors, who earned a median annual salary of $63,350 in 2021. While a bachelor’s degree is required for entry-level editing positions, a master’s degree plus experience allows the top 10 percent of editors to earn median annual salaries of more than $129,420. Job outlook for editors is projected to decline 5 percent through 2031.