Editors Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $45,200 -39.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $23,010
90th percentile $84,350
Employed locally 70
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,010
    25th
    $35,900
    50th (median)
    $45,200
    75th
    $66,050
    90th
    $84,350

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 58% Median Editors salary is 42% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Delaware $91,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,730
    Graphic Designers $52,490
    Coaches and Scouts $41,590
    Public Relations Specialists $83,040
    Producers and Directors $53,900
    Writers and Authors $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Fayetteville, AR is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.29 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Fayetteville, AR is 39.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $23,010 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,900.