Editors Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $44,980 -40.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $96,380
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $41,590
    50th (median)
    $44,980
    75th
    $54,830
    90th
    $96,380

    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 Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Southwest Minnesota is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.13 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Southwest Minnesota is 40.2% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,590.