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Editors Salary in Texas
Ranked #46 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of editorss in Texas earn between $29,040 and $105,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean editors salary in Texas is $57,300, about 36.4% below the U.S. average ($90,060). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | $62,890 | $71,630 | 30 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $60,780 | $66,010 | 50 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $60,230 | $63,830 | 240 |
| Midland, TX | $60,080 | $67,430 | 40 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $57,510 | $70,460 | 30 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,450 | $61,800 | 50 |
| Lubbock, TX | $52,670 | $55,780 | 30 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $52,600 | $60,350 | 1,140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do editors make in Texas?
The median editors salary in Texas is $45,950 per year (mean $57,300), and about 80% earn between $29,040 and $105,440.
How much do editors make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,300 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for editors?
Texas ranks #46 of 50 states for editors pay. Its mean salary of $57,300 is about 36.4% below the U.S. average of $90,060.
Which metro areas in Texas pay editors the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for editors are Waco, TX ($62,890), College Station-Bryan, TX ($60,780), San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX ($60,230), by median annual wage.