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How much do journal editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for journal editor in California is $31.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.11 and $39.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the journal editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Journal Editor, you need a solid background in writing, critical analysis, and subject mastery, typically supported by an advanced degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with publication management systems such as ScholarOne or Editorial Manager, as well as adherence to industry standards like APA or AMA style guides, is essential. Outstanding communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills enable a Journal Editor to manage peer reviews and coordinate with authors and reviewers effectively. These abilities ensure that published content meets high standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness in the academic or professional field.

What does a journal editor do?

A Journal Editor oversees the publication process of academic or professional journals, ensuring the quality and integrity of published content. They manage peer review, work with authors to refine submissions, and make final publication decisions. Editors also set editorial policies, maintain ethical standards, and collaborate with a board of reviewers and publishers to enhance the journal's reputation and impact.

What are some typical responsibilities a journal editor manages on a daily basis?

As a Journal Editor, your daily tasks often include screening manuscript submissions, assigning suitable peer reviewers, and providing feedback to authors. You'll also track the progress of ongoing submissions, enforce editorial policies, and coordinate the production schedule with publishers. Collaboration is frequent, as you work closely with editorial board members, reviewers, and sometimes authors to resolve disputes or clarify scientific content. The role requires careful attention to detail and strong time management to balance multiple projects at various stages of review and publication.

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Infographic showing various Journal Editor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,867 per year, or $31.2 per hour.

Hiring Freelance Academic Editors

Crimson Interactive

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Crimson Interactive is an ISO-certified organization (ISO 9001:2008) providing Japanese and English language solutions to customers globally. Our brands deliver services in three professional areas:
• Editing (www.enago.com)
• Translation (www.ulatus.com)
• Transcription (www.voxtab.com)
Since our inception in 2005, we have moved from strength to strength and now have a team of several hundred translators operating all over the globe. We also successfully partnered with Japan's largest Academic Publisher, Maruzen, and the second largest publisher in the world, Dai Nippon Publishing (DNP), for their editorial and translation needs.
Crimson is a company where cultures across boundaries thrive together. We have Japanese, Chinese, Koreans, Taiwanese, and Indians working for a common objective. We have clients in various geographies-Japan, China, Taiwan, Germany, Korea, the US, UK, etc.
Please do visit http://www.crimsoni.com/crimson-videos.htm to watch some videos about "Life at Crimson" and "Expats working at Crimson".
Job Description
.Job description
We are looking for experienced copy editors & substantive editors in Physics, Engineering and Medicine with a core academic background.
Qualities we look for in our freelance editors:
  • Proficiency and competence in the most widely spoken language across the world-English!
  • Knack for diligently editing, restructuring, and polishing articles written by non-native speakers, with least 5 years of relevant copyediting/academic editing experience
  • Extensive subject matter expertise

We prefer editor profiles that reflect
  • Research experience (studies conducted, papers written/published, papers reviewed, etc.)
  • Certificate/experience in academic editing, publishing, scientific communication, and journal article writing
  • Extensive experience in editing ESL (English as a Second Language) manuscripts
  • Knowledge of the style (such as APA, CMS, AMA, CSE, IEEE) and conventions followed in academic writing
  • Member of acclaimed editing and publishing associations such as EFA, EASE, BELS

A glimpse at what you would edit:
You will be assigned papers of varying difficulty levels (in terms of English, subject matter expertise, and the extent of revision needed) written by non-native speakers in either English or their native language (translated papers). These papers written by what we believe constitute an eclectic group of authors and writers, i.e., we receive work from not only scientists, researchers, and students but also corporates, linguists, and the common man trying to communicate in English--from the latest in cutting-edge technology to the timeless fascination with history and arts!
Our freelance editors should ensure:
  • Immaculate grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice
  • Flow, transition, correct terminology, correctness of content, and coherence
  • Appropriate manuscript format* that conforms to academic conventions in terms of citation style, layout, section headings, and tense usage
  • Preservation of the author's intended meaning even in papers where the content requires extensive revision *Freelance editors also thoroughly format the manuscript as per mentioned journal guidelines when clients opt for our journal formatting service.

Enago will ensure
  • Possibility of a guaranteed monthly income while freelancing:Apart from offering work in the typical freelancing manner, we also offer opportunities that guarantee a minimum monthly/annual income, along with the possibility of an additional annual bonus (monetary), based on your performance.
  • A smooth performance-driven progression curve with an effective feedback mechanism: This ensures that the expectation mismatch is nearly zero. In the past, the strong professional bonding with our freelance editors has also led to mutual recommendations-a definite plus factor!
  • A rewarding experience, both monetarily and intellectually: You will get the opportunity to apply your domain knowledge and skills to help non-native authors present their work to the world through esteemed journals and renowned conferences, with the flexibility of timings dedicated to editing.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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