How much does an editor make in Houston?
$29,040a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $13.96 an hour or $2,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.96
- Vs. national median
- -63%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,040Median: $29,040Highest 10%: $85,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| 25th | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| Median | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| 75th | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| 90th | $85,920 | $41.31 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for editors.
| College Station, TX | $60,780 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,230 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,450 |
| Austin, TX | $52,600 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $13.96 ($29,040 a year).
Do editors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $29,040 against $77,920 nationally, 63% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,950, so Houston pays 37% less.
Where does Houston rank for editor pay?
182 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,920 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.