Editors Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $56,620 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.22
10th percentile $31,100
90th percentile $98,050
Employed locally 90
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,100
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $56,620
    75th
    $77,850
    90th
    $98,050

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 80% Median Editors salary is 20% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $60,470
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,840
    Kentucky $57,410
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $54,900
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $52,110

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Lexington, KY is $27.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.80 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Lexington, KY is 24.8% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $31,100 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.