Editors Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $80,360 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.63
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $140,310
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $58,570
    50th (median)
    $80,360
    75th
    $95,910
    90th
    $140,310

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 126% Median Editors salary is 26% above 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $72,800
    Tallahassee, FL $66,460
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $64,780
    Florida $64,380
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $63,520
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $62,870

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,210
    Public Relations Specialists $59,640
    Coaches and Scouts $39,830
    Graphic Designers $51,260
    Producers and Directors $80,780
    Interior Designers $54,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Lakeland, FL is $38.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.46 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Lakeland, FL is 6.8% above 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,570.