Editors Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,280 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.39
10th percentile $39,930
90th percentile $98,760
Employed locally 90
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,930
    25th
    $47,750
    50th (median)
    $65,280
    75th
    $92,210
    90th
    $98,760

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Western North Carolina is $31.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.47 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Western North Carolina is 13.3% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,930 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,750.