Editors Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $50,950 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.49
10th percentile $34,020
90th percentile $83,870
Employed locally 100
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,020
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $50,950
    75th
    $71,030
    90th
    $83,870

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 73% Median Editors salary is 27% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,750
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $53,920
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $48,830
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $45,700

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$36,360
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,790
    Public Relations Specialists$52,790
    Writers and Authors$58,620
    Producers and Directors$58,770
    Audio and Video Technicians$39,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Knoxville, TN is $24.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.82 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Knoxville, TN is 32.3% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,020 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.