Editors Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,800 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $83,910
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $42,170
    50th (median)
    $49,800
    75th
    $83,910
    90th
    $83,910

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Eastern North Carolina is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.81 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Eastern North Carolina is 33.8% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,170.