Editors Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $47,420 -37% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $27,910
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 130
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,910
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $47,420
    75th
    $60,030
    90th
    $74,990

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Delaware $91,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,210
    Graphic Designers $45,960
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,720
    Public Relations Specialists $61,800
    Producers and Directors $47,090
    Interior Designers $49,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Little Rock, AR is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Little Rock, AR is 37% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $27,910 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.