Editors Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $63,130 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $37,870
90th percentile $100,270
Employed locally 380
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,870
    25th
    $49,420
    50th (median)
    $63,130
    75th
    $80,760
    90th
    $100,270

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 81% Median Editors salary is 19% 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
    Vermont $62,710

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,060
    Coaches and Scouts $41,720
    Graphic Designers $56,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,230
    Producers and Directors $66,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in St. Louis, MO-IL is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.48 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 16.1% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,870 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,420.