Editors Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $77,920 · Median hourly: $37.46 · Employment: 91,690
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,250 | $19.83 |
| 25th | $57,300 | $27.55 |
| Median | $77,920 | $37.46 |
| 75th | $106,100 | $51.01 |
| 90th | $153,700 | $73.90 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-3041
- Total U.S. employment: 91,690
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 91,690 editors employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Across the United States, 91,690 editors are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Editors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $63,330 | $30.45 | -18.7% | 530 |
| Alaska | $63,630 | $30.59 | -18.3% | 60 |
| Arizona | $63,090 | $30.33 | -19.0% | 820 |
| Arkansas | $50,180 | $24.13 | -35.6% | 260 |
| California | $98,030 | $47.13 | +25.8% | 14,830 |
| Colorado | $77,870 | $37.44 | -0.1% | 1,830 |
| Connecticut | $85,950 | $41.32 | +10.3% | 1,050 |
| Delaware | $75,020 | $36.07 | -3.7% | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $83,920 | $40.35 | +7.7% | 3,310 |
| Florida | $73,950 | $35.55 | -5.1% | 3,790 |
| Georgia | $76,650 | $36.85 | -1.6% | 1,920 |
| Hawaii | $55,070 | $26.48 | -29.3% | 100 |
| Idaho | — | — | — | 230 |
| Illinois | $76,060 | $36.57 | -2.4% | 4,560 |
| Indiana | $56,440 | $27.14 | -27.6% | 830 |
| Iowa | $57,200 | $27.50 | -26.6% | 900 |
| Kansas | $61,920 | $29.77 | -20.5% | 500 |
| Kentucky | $59,430 | $28.57 | -23.7% | 490 |
| Louisiana | $58,860 | $28.30 | -24.5% | 330 |
| Maine | $50,180 | $24.12 | -35.6% | 300 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | $36.32 | -3.0% | 1,850 |
| Massachusetts | $83,170 | $39.99 | +6.7% | 3,100 |
| Michigan | $63,090 | $30.33 | -19.0% | 1,690 |
| Minnesota | $62,650 | $30.12 | -19.6% | 1,970 |
| Mississippi | $54,380 | $26.14 | -30.2% | 290 |
| Missouri | $61,620 | $29.62 | -20.9% | 880 |
| Montana | $61,750 | $29.69 | -20.8% | 200 |
| Nebraska | $46,320 | $22.27 | -40.6% | 360 |
| Nevada | $72,510 | $34.86 | -6.9% | 0 |
| New Hampshire | $66,510 | $31.98 | -14.6% | 250 |
| New Jersey | $81,680 | $39.27 | +4.8% | 2,120 |
| New Mexico | $64,250 | $30.89 | -17.5% | 230 |
| New York | $101,480 | $48.79 | +30.2% | 16,800 |
| North Carolina | $73,740 | $35.45 | -5.4% | 1,870 |
| North Dakota | $60,520 | $29.10 | -22.3% | 200 |
| Ohio | $72,160 | $34.69 | -7.4% | 1,800 |
| Oklahoma | $50,780 | $24.42 | -34.8% | 500 |
| Oregon | $71,540 | $34.39 | -8.2% | 1,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,460 | $30.51 | -18.6% | 3,240 |
| Rhode Island | $77,960 | $37.48 | +0.1% | 340 |
| South Carolina | $62,000 | $29.81 | -20.4% | 500 |
| South Dakota | $56,730 | $27.28 | -27.2% | 140 |
| Tennessee | $59,550 | $28.63 | -23.6% | 1,390 |
| Texas | $45,950 | $22.09 | -41.0% | 6,460 |
| Utah | $65,040 | $31.27 | -16.5% | 590 |
| Vermont | $66,860 | $32.15 | -14.2% | 240 |
| Virginia | $80,590 | $38.74 | +3.4% | 2,720 |
| Washington | $77,850 | $37.43 | -0.1% | 1,860 |
| West Virginia | $56,630 | $27.23 | -27.3% | 260 |
| Wisconsin | $64,270 | $30.90 | -17.5% | 1,510 |
| Wyoming | $46,710 | $22.46 | -40.1% | 110 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for editors?
The median annual wage for editors is $77,920 ($37.46 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays editors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many editors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 91,690 editors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do editors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $37.46. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.