Editors Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $60,290 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $101,130
Employed locally 80
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $49,440
    50th (median)
    $60,290
    75th
    $83,760
    90th
    $101,130

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 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
    Columbus, OH $68,770
    Cleveland, OH $61,730
    Ohio $61,330
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,840
    Akron, OH $59,110

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Dayton, OH is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.47 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Dayton, OH is 19.9% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,440.