Editors Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $45,770 -39.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $65,990
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $45,770
    75th
    $56,120
    90th
    $65,990

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 65% Median Editors salary is 35% 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
    Binghamton, NY $78,900
    Helena, MT $66,770
    Bozeman, MT $46,410
    Billings, MT $45,330

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $58,220
    Coaches and Scouts $38,820
    Graphic Designers $48,900
    Producers and Directors $49,250
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,500
    Film and Video Editors $41,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Missoula, MT is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.11 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Missoula, MT is 39.2% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.