Editors Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $47,470 -36.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $18,630
90th percentile $79,930
Employed locally 70
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,630
    25th
    $34,150
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $73,920
    90th
    $79,930

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $53,920

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,970
    Coaches and Scouts$46,590
    Public Relations Specialists$55,460
    Graphic Designers$47,270
    Producers and Directors$47,860
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Jackson, MS is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.94 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Jackson, MS is 36.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $18,630 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,150.