Editors Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $64,780 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $32,440
90th percentile $136,660
Employed locally 620
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,440
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $64,780
    75th
    $89,990
    90th
    $136,660

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 91% Median Editors salary is 9% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $80,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $72,800
    Tallahassee, FL $66,460
    Florida $64,380
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $63,520
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $62,870

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $58,600
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    Interpreters and Translators $45,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,230
    Interior Designers $62,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Tampa, FL is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.19 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Tampa, FL is 13.9% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $32,440 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.