SOC 27-3041 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Editors is $75,254 per year ($36.18/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $50,211 and $101,213 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $140,837 per year. There are approximately 95,480 editors employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.40 | $36,192 |
| P25 | $24.14 | $50,211 |
| P50MEDIAN | $36.18 | $75,254 |
| P75 | $48.66 | $101,213 |
| P90 | $67.71 | $140,837 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Editors is $75,254 per year ($36.18/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $50,211 and $101,213 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Editors is $140,837 per year ($67.71/hr). The 75th percentile is $101,213 per year.
Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn approximately $36,192 per year ($17.40/hr). The 25th percentile is $50,211 per year.
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