How much does an editor make in Alabama?
$63,330a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Alabama. That is $30.45 an hour or $5,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.45
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,600Median: $63,330Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,600 | $17.12 | |
| 25th | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| Median | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 75th | $87,990 | $42.30 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.95 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Montgomery, AL | $75,520 |
| Birmingham, AL | $72,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 24. New Mexico | $64,250 |
| 25. Alaska | $63,630 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
| 27. Alabama | $63,330 |
| 28. Arizona | $63,090 |
| 29. Michigan | $63,090 |
| 30. Minnesota | $62,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $30.45 ($63,330 a year).
Do editors make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $63,330 against $77,920 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for editor pay?
Alabama ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays editors the most?
Montgomery, AL, with a median of $75,520 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.