Editors Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $48,350 -35.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $33,680
90th percentile $78,220
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,680
    25th
    $45,640
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $64,850
    90th
    $78,220

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 73% Median Editors salary is 27% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $63,290
    Midland, TX $60,080
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,640
    El Paso, TX $55,450
    Waco, TX $53,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $52,470

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $53,480
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,600
    Graphic Designers $46,610
    Producers and Directors $43,300
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $55,920
    Photographers $36,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.74 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 35.8% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $33,680 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,640.