Editors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,640 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $109,950
Employed locally 760
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $43,420
    50th (median)
    $58,640
    75th
    $82,290
    90th
    $109,950

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 60% Median Editors salary is 40% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $63,290
    Midland, TX $60,080
    El Paso, TX $55,450
    Waco, TX $53,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $52,470
    Lubbock, TX $50,140

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,160
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Austin, TX is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.32 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Austin, TX is 22.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,420.