Editors Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $53,250 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.60
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $95,670
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $53,250
    75th
    $72,910
    90th
    $95,670

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 83% Median Editors salary is 17% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $63,290
    Midland, TX $60,080
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,640
    El Paso, TX $55,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $52,470
    Lubbock, TX $50,140

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,100
    Graphic Designers $50,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,670
    Producers and Directors $55,810
    Audio and Video Technicians $44,580
    Interior Designers $46,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Waco, TX is $25.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.38 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Waco, TX is 29.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.