Editors Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $62,500 -17% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $37,870
90th percentile $95,920
Employed locally 100
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,870
    25th
    $51,290
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $78,050
    90th
    $95,920

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 88% Median Editors salary is 12% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,220
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $72,800
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $66,790
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $62,480
    Michigan $62,140
    Ann Arbor, MI $61,100

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,320
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,740
    Producers and Directors $62,560
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $47,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Lansing, MI is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Lansing, MI is 17% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,870 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,290.