Also called: Dictionary Editor
Writes and updates dictionaries—deciding which new words get in and what they mean.
Searches millions of examples of a new slang word online, writes a precise definition, and debates with editors whether it's ready for the dictionary.
Estimate; very few positions.
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 linguistics or English; master's helpful.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Linguistics, English.
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). Estimate.
High risk for 10 years. AI drafts definitions and scans usage at scale; very few editorial dictionary jobs will remain.
Classes: AP English Language, Latin or another language, AP Literature.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3041.
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