How much does an editor make in Birmingham?
$72,650a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $34.93 an hour or $6,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.93
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,570Median: $72,650Highest 10%: $133,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $53,010 | $25.49 | |
| Median | $72,650 | $34.93 | |
| 75th | $94,750 | $45.55 | |
| 90th | $133,500 | $64.17 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Montgomery, AL | $75,520 |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $82,870 |
| Art Director | $78,710 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,560 |
| Film and Video Editor | $74,410 |
| Producer and Director | $66,110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,880 |
| Camera Operator | $64,730 |
| Writer and Author | $64,460 |
| Interior Designer | $62,000 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $54,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $34.93 ($72,650 a year).
Do editors make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $72,650 against $77,920 nationally, 7% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $63,330, so Birmingham pays 15% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for editor pay?
59 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,500 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.