Editors Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $55,660 -26% vs national
Median hourly $26.76
10th percentile $30,320
90th percentile $91,470
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,320
    25th
    $40,810
    50th (median)
    $55,660
    75th
    $75,730
    90th
    $91,470

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 80% Median Editors salary is 20% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    California $90,570
    Salem, OR $86,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,790

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,010
    Coaches and Scouts $36,720
    Public Relations Specialists $62,110
    Graphic Designers $48,900
    Producers and Directors $64,670
    Interior Designers $57,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Birmingham, AL is $26.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.17 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Birmingham, AL is 26% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $30,320 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,810.