Editors Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $39,140 -48% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $18,660
90th percentile $85,370
Employed locally 80
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,660
    25th
    $36,440
    50th (median)
    $39,140
    75th
    $75,000
    90th
    $85,370

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 62% Median Editors salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    California $90,570
    Salem, OR $86,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,790

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Montgomery, AL is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.19 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Montgomery, AL is 48% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $18,660 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,440.