Editors Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $80,820 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $104,560
Employed locally 260
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $60,330
    50th (median)
    $80,820
    75th
    $92,240
    90th
    $104,560

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 100% Median Editors salary is 0% above 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,610
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $77,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,020
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $68,950
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $67,930

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,860
    Coaches and Scouts $58,810
    Graphic Designers $60,310
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,450
    Technical Writers $100,660
    Producers and Directors $73,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Durham, NC is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.55 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Durham, NC is 7.4% above 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,330.