How much does an editor make in Jackson?
$49,650a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $23.87 an hour or $4,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.87
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,440Median: $49,650Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,440 | $13.67 | |
| 25th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| 75th | $73,860 | $35.51 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.94 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Memphis, TN | $56,420 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Public Relations Specialist | $60,310 |
| Producer and Director | $50,280 |
| News Analyst | $47,990 |
| Photographer | $47,500 |
| Graphic Designer | $47,310 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $43,490 |
| Coach and Scout | $39,570 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $35,880 |
| Floral Designer | $27,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $23.87 ($49,650 a year).
Do editors make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $49,650 against $77,920 nationally, 36% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $54,380, so Jackson pays 9% less.
Where does Jackson rank for editor pay?
173 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,900 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.