Editors Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $62,480 -17% vs national
Median hourly $30.04
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $102,190
Employed locally 180
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $48,430
    50th (median)
    $62,480
    75th
    $80,470
    90th
    $102,190

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 78% Median Editors salary is 22% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $66,790
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $62,500
    Michigan $62,140
    Ann Arbor, MI $61,100

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,210
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    Floral Designers $34,000
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $77,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Grand Rapids, MI is $30.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 17% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,430.