Editors Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $56,750 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.28
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $81,990
Employed locally 70
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $46,230
    50th (median)
    $56,750
    75th
    $70,270
    90th
    $81,990

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 88% Median Editors salary is 12% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $80,820
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,610
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $77,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,020
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $68,950

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,980
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,110
    Public Relations Specialists $51,230
    Graphic Designers $47,750
    Interpreters and Translators $37,220
    Producers and Directors $49,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Winston, NC is $27.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.38 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Winston, NC is 24.6% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,230.