Editors Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $55,240 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.56
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $86,450
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $47,100
    50th (median)
    $55,240
    75th
    $71,020
    90th
    $86,450

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 90% Median Editors salary is 10% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,790
    Richmond, VA $74,700
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $63,890
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $63,220
    St. Louis, MO-IL $63,130

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Floral Designers$28,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Springfield, MO is $26.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.77 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Springfield, MO is 26.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,100.