Editors Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $37,180 -50.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $28,770
90th percentile $80,630
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,770
    25th
    $32,900
    50th (median)
    $37,180
    75th
    $72,760
    90th
    $80,630

    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 Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Southeast Missouri is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Southeast Missouri is 50.6% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $28,770 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,900.