Editors Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $58,690 -22% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $94,870
Employed locally 140
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $45,630
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $77,660
    90th
    $94,870

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 93% Median Editors salary is 7% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $80,820
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,610
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $77,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,020
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $68,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,460
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    Public Relations Specialists $54,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,580
    Interior Designers $57,920
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $74,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Greensboro, NC is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.94 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Greensboro, NC is 22% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,630.