Editors Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $61,760 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $94,290
Employed locally 110
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $61,760
    75th
    $79,060
    90th
    $94,290

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 89% Median Editors salary is 11% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $80,820
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,610
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $77,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,020
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $68,950

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $42,410
    Public Relations Specialists $52,610
    Graphic Designers $47,970
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,000
    Interior Designers $55,110
    Producers and Directors $50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Asheville, NC is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.65 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Asheville, NC is 17.9% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.