Editors Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $50,140 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $70,390
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $42,120
    50th (median)
    $50,140
    75th
    $57,340
    90th
    $70,390

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $63,290
    Midland, TX $60,080
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,640
    El Paso, TX $55,450
    Waco, TX $53,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $52,470

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,540
    Public Relations Specialists $49,520
    Graphic Designers $40,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,480
    Producers and Directors $40,980
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Lubbock, TX is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Lubbock, TX is 33.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,120.