Editors Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,760 -36.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $26,810
90th percentile $74,420
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,810
    25th
    $39,290
    50th (median)
    $47,760
    75th
    $62,230
    90th
    $74,420

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Central North Carolina is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Central North Carolina is 36.5% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $26,810 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,290.