Editors Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $66,790 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.11
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $107,670
Employed locally 690
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $49,890
    50th (median)
    $66,790
    75th
    $80,360
    90th
    $107,670

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 89% Median Editors salary is 11% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,220
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $72,800
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $62,500
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $62,480
    Michigan $62,140
    Ann Arbor, MI $61,100

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,850
    Coaches and Scouts$45,760
    Graphic Designers$58,840
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,220
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$101,090
    Producers and Directors$65,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Detroit, MI is $32.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.29 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Detroit, MI is 11.3% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,890.