Editors Salary in Houston, TX
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Median annual salary
$29,040
-61.4% vs national
Median hourly
$13.96
10th percentile
$29,040
90th percentile
$85,920
Employed locally
1,930
National median
$75,260
Compare Editors salary & buying power
Type a city below to see how Houston, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.
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Houston economic context
Unemployment rate
4.40%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$80,458
2023 • Census ACS
Editors salary vs area income
36%
Median Editors salary is 64% below the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Editors make per hour in Houston?
The median hourly wage for Editors in Houston, TX is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.31 or more per hour.
Is Houston above or below average for Editors salaries?
The median Editors salary in Houston, TX is 61.4% 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 Houston?
Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $29,040 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,040.