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How much do online scientific editing jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for online scientific editing in the United States is $70,499.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Online Scientific Editing vs Scientific Writing?

AspectOnline Scientific EditingScientific Writing
Primary FocusEditing and proofreading scientific content for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to journal standardsCreating original scientific content, research papers, and reports
Skills RequiredStrong editing, knowledge of scientific terminology, attention to detailResearch, writing, data analysis, and scientific communication skills
Work EnvironmentFreelance or remote editing platforms, scientific publishers, research institutionsResearch labs, academic institutions, publishing companies

Online Scientific Editing primarily involves refining existing scientific content, while Scientific Writing focuses on producing original research and reports. Both roles require a solid understanding of scientific concepts, but editing emphasizes accuracy and clarity, whereas writing emphasizes content creation and research communication.

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Infographic showing various Online Scientific Editing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $70,499 per year, or $33.9 per hour.

Editor (Science)

BJU Education Group

Greenville, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY: As a Science Editor at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Editorial team by embracing the mission of producing K-12 educational materials with a biblical worldview for Christian schools and homeschools. You function within the context of a product-line team and focus on a specific academic subject area. You work to ensure that the writer's message is communicated to the target audience clearly and accurately through all the elements of a product. After successful onboarding, an employee in this position may apply for a hybrid work schedule.
ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE
Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.
Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity.
About the Team: The Editorial team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by (1) ensuring that all materials best support customers by being clear, accurate, and in alignment with the product team's stated goals; (2) meeting the needs of internal and external customers while demonstrating excellence/quality; and (3) producing these products through a lean, effective process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Direct the editing of BJU Press products, as outlined in the following three points:
    • Developmental Editing-Evaluate the overall soundness of a writer's manuscript from a broad perspective; make corrections and/or query the writer in areas such as length, organization, factual and biblical accuracy, and grade-level appropriateness; may include subject-related research
    • Copyediting-Apply intensive editing to the writer's revised manuscript with the goal of correctness and consistency in every detail of the manuscript
    • Production Editing-Proofread PDF page proofs, with the goal of a final product that is user-friendly, finished on time, and as error-free as possible in text, graphics, and layout
  • Uphold the BJU Press brand image and publishing standards; suggest updates to the editorial manager as appropriate
  • Maintain excellent communication with project team members
  • Complete special projects as assigned

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
  • Ability to follow established procedures and to engage in process improvement
  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work with a team and negotiate solutions
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • College-level studies of one or more natural sciences

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Mastery of English grammar and mechanics, including the ability to recognize and repair problems with sentence structure and paragraph development and to identify and correct problems with unity, coherence, logic, and precision
  • Proficiency in applying the Chicago Manual of Style
  • Acceptable performance on the BJU Press editorial test
  • Master's degree in relevant creative discipline OR Bachelor's degree with 1-2 YOE OR 4+ YOE in a creative discipline OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group - Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press - must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.
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