How much does an editor make in Kentucky?
$59,430a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Kentucky. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.57
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,040Median: $59,430Highest 10%: $150,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| Median | $59,430 | $28.57 | |
| 75th | $84,160 | $40.46 | |
| 90th | $150,000 | $72.11 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,610 |
| Lexington, KY | $60,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 34. Missouri | $61,620 |
| 35. North Dakota | $60,520 |
| 36. Tennessee | $59,550 |
| 37. Kentucky | $59,430 |
| 38. Louisiana | $58,860 |
| 39. Iowa | $57,200 |
| 40. South Dakota | $56,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.57 ($59,430 a year).
Do editors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $59,430 against $77,920 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for editor pay?
Kentucky ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays editors the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $62,610 a year.
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.