Editors Salary in South Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,090 -41.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $21,900
90th percentile $113,190
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,900
    25th
    $30,100
    50th (median)
    $44,090
    75th
    $61,670
    90th
    $113,190

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in South Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in South Central Tennessee is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.88 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Tennessee above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in South Central Tennessee is 41.4% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $21,900 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,100.