Editors Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $59,110 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $44,000
90th percentile $103,580
Employed locally 100
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,000
    25th
    $50,930
    50th (median)
    $59,110
    75th
    $84,880
    90th
    $103,580

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 83% Median Editors salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    New York $98,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Delaware $91,700

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Canton-Massillon, OH $76,350
    Columbus, OH $68,770
    Cleveland, OH $61,730
    Ohio $61,330
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,840

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Akron, OH is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.97 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Akron, OH is 21.5% below the national median of $75,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Editors in Akron?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $44,000 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,930.