Editors Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,530 -40.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.41
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $73,860
Employed locally 60
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $44,530
    50th (median)
    $44,530
    75th
    $46,230
    90th
    $73,860

    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 Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Southeast Minnesota is $21.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.66 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Southeast Minnesota is 40.8% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,530.