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Editors Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Editors make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Editors in Texas earn a median salary of $45,950 per year ($3,829/month).
This is 31.1% below the national average of $66,682.
Texas ranks #50 out of 50 states for Editors pay.
Approximately 6,460 people work in this occupation across Texas.
About This Job: Editors
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.88
Writing
4.25
Active Listening
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.8
Communications and Media
4.52
Administration and Management
3.34
Administrative
3.26
Education and Training
3.25
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(80.4% of workers)
Salaries for Editors in Texas range from $29,040 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $105,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $29,950 and $73,160.
Median $45,950
P10: $29,040P25: $29,950P75: $73,160P90: $105,440
10th
$29,040
25th
$29,950
Median
$45,950
75th
$73,160
90th
$105,440
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,040
$13.96
$2,420
25th Percentile
$29,950
$14.40
$2,495
Median (50th)
$45,950
$22.09
$3,829
75th Percentile
$73,160
$35.17
$6,096
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$105,440
$50.69
$8,786
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,300 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Editors in Texas is $45,950 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,300.
What is the salary range for a Editors in Texas?
Salaries for Editors in Texas range from $29,040 at the 10th percentile to $105,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $29,950 and $73,160.
What is the starting salary for a Editors in Texas?
Entry-level Editors positions in Texas typically start around $29,040 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $29,950 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Editors in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,460 people are employed as Editors in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Editors in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Editors in Texas is approximately $22.09 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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