Editors Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $54,080 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $28,960
90th percentile $99,810
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,960
    25th
    $37,930
    50th (median)
    $54,080
    75th
    $65,570
    90th
    $99,810

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 64% Median Editors salary is 36% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $80,360
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $79,250
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,380

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Producers and Directors $48,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Bismarck, ND is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.99 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Bismarck, ND is 28.1% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $28,960 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,930.