Editors Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $61,210 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $29,320
90th percentile $119,990
Employed locally 130
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,320
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $83,880
    90th
    $119,990

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 74% Median Editors salary is 26% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,300
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,990
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $60,540
    Columbia, SC $59,990
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $59,100

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Graphic Designers $62,080
    Interior Designers $62,500
    Producers and Directors $57,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Charleston, SC is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.07 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Charleston, SC is 18.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $29,320 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.