Editors Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $56,750 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $99,120
Employed locally 450
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $56,750
    75th
    $82,490
    90th
    $99,120

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 69% Median Editors salary is 31% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $53,920
    Knoxville, TN $50,950
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $48,830
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $45,700

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
    Graphic Designers $53,290
    Audio and Video Technicians $48,720
    Public Relations Specialists $60,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,800
    Producers and Directors $77,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Nashville, TN is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.09 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Nashville, TN is 24.6% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.