Editors Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $68,770 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.06
10th percentile $46,730
90th percentile $110,980
Employed locally 370
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,730
    25th
    $54,990
    50th (median)
    $68,770
    75th
    $94,780
    90th
    $110,980

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 86% Median Editors salary is 14% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $76,350
    Cleveland, OH $61,730
    Ohio $61,330
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,840
    Akron, OH $59,110

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $43,620
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,280
    Interior Designers $61,370
    Interpreters and Translators $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Columbus, OH is $33.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.97 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Columbus, OH is 8.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $46,730 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,990.