Editors Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $68,950 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.15
10th percentile $45,330
90th percentile $98,770
Employed locally 330
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,330
    25th
    $51,970
    50th (median)
    $68,950
    75th
    $88,370
    90th
    $98,770

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 72% Median Editors salary is 28% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $80,820
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,610
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $77,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $67,930

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,810
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    Graphic Designers $59,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,750
    Producers and Directors $66,000
    Writers and Authors $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Raleigh, NC is $33.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.72 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Raleigh, NC is 8.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $45,330 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,970.