How much does an editor make in Columbia?
$54,250a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $26.08 an hour or $4,521 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.08
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 159 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,380Median: $54,250Highest 10%: $86,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,380 | $19.89 | |
| 25th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $54,250 | $26.08 | |
| 75th | $62,840 | $30.21 | |
| 90th | $86,300 | $41.49 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for editors.
| St. Louis, MO | $69,990 |
| Kansas City, MO | $65,180 |
Related jobs in Columbia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Interior Designer | $67,780 |
| Graphic Designer | $49,490 |
| Producer and Director | $48,750 |
| Coach and Scout | $48,290 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $47,700 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $40,300 |
| Floral Designer | $35,360 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $35,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $26.08 ($54,250 a year).
Do editors make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $54,250 against $77,920 nationally, 30% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $61,620, so Columbia pays 12% less.
Where does Columbia rank for editor pay?
159 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,300 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.