Editors Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $51,990 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $86,950
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $51,990
    75th
    $66,340
    90th
    $86,950

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 87% Median Editors salary is 13% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    California $90,570
    Salem, OR $86,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,790

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $66,530
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,500
    Public Relations Specialists $55,380
    Graphic Designers $46,400
    Producers and Directors $87,920
    Interior Designers $55,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Tuscaloosa, AL is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.80 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 30.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.