Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 6/19/2026
AI Resilience Score for Writers and Editors:
35.9%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
This result is backed by strong agreement across multiple data sources.
Contributing sources
AI Resilience Report forWriters and Editors
$78,100 median salary•27,700 annual openings•SOC Code: 27-3040
Writers and Editors are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Writers and Editors
They create and refine written content by organizing ideas, choosing the right words, and ensuring everything is clear and correct for readers.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$78,100
Jobs (2024)
307,600
Growth (2024-34)
+2.0%
Annual Openings
27,700
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
