Also called: Technical Editor (Math), Math Content Editor
Edits math textbooks, research journals, and educational apps to catch errors and make them clear.
You check every equation in a textbook chapter, fix confusing wording, and work with authors on clearer explanations.
Based on editors.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in math; strong writing skills.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Mathematics, English.
Shrinking (about -4% over 10 years).
High risk for 10 years. AI checks equations and rewrites explanations; few math editing jobs will remain.
Classes: AP Calculus, AP English Language, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3041.
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