Editors Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $52,470 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.23
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $95,190
Employed locally 240
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $52,470
    75th
    $69,240
    90th
    $95,190

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 71% Median Editors salary is 29% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $63,290
    Midland, TX $60,080
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,640
    El Paso, TX $55,450
    Waco, TX $53,250
    Lubbock, TX $50,140

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Interior Designers$55,650
    Interpreters and Translators$36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in San Antonio, TX is $25.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.06 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in San Antonio, TX is 30.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.