Editors Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $64,990 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $101,820
Employed locally 490
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $52,350
    50th (median)
    $64,990
    75th
    $87,210
    90th
    $101,820

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 81% Median Editors salary is 19% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $80,820
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,610
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $77,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,020
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $68,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,100
    Producers and Directors $77,650
    Interior Designers $54,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Charlotte, NC-SC is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.37 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 13.6% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,350.