Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Lexicographers research word usage and history, record citations, and write and edit entries for dictionaries. They are employed by major dictionary publishers and publishers of specialized dictionaries, such as medical, law, and foreign language dictionaries.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Creative
Curious
Organized
Career Ladder
Lexicographer Supervisor or Editor
Lexicographer
Editorial Assistant or Proofreader
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