Editors Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $46,240 -38.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $93,390
Employed locally 70
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $66,560
    90th
    $93,390

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 56% Median Editors salary is 44% 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
    New York $98,620
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,310
    New Haven, CT $85,380
    Connecticut $81,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,370

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Omaha, NE-IA is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.33 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 38.6% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.