Editors Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $50,770 -32.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.41
10th percentile $30,590
90th percentile $83,340
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,590
    25th
    $41,130
    50th (median)
    $50,770
    75th
    $66,440
    90th
    $83,340

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 66% Median Editors salary is 34% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $74,520
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,990
    Savannah, GA $64,440
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,620
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $62,910
    Michigan $62,140

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Interpreters and Translators$42,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Gainesville, GA is $24.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.07 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Gainesville, GA is 32.5% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $30,590 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,130.