How much does an editor make in Austin?
$52,600a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $25.29 an hour or $4,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.29
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,500Median: $52,600Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,500 | $14.66 | |
| 25th | $30,500 | $14.66 | |
| Median | $52,600 | $25.29 | |
| 75th | $75,190 | $36.15 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.32 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for editors.
| College Station, TX | $60,780 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,230 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,450 |
| Houston, TX | $29,040 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $130,700 |
| Art Director | $100,700 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $100,500 |
| Technical Writer | $88,360 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $83,680 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $82,570 |
| Interior Designer | $78,390 |
| Producer and Director | $78,050 |
| Writer and Author | $75,380 |
| Camera Operator | $74,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $25.29 ($52,600 a year).
Do editors make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $52,600 against $77,920 nationally, 32% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,950, so Austin pays 14% more.
Where does Austin rank for editor pay?
163 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 or more.
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.