How much does an editor make in Louisiana?
$58,860a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Louisiana. That is $28.30 an hour or $4,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.30
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $58,860Highest 10%: $97,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| Median | $58,860 | $28.30 | |
| 75th | $76,030 | $36.55 | |
| 90th | $97,740 | $46.99 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $66,340 |
| New Orleans, LA | $61,260 |
| Lafayette, LA | $57,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 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 |
| 41. West Virginia | $56,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.30 ($58,860 a year).
Do editors make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $58,860 against $77,920 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for editor pay?
Louisiana ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays editors the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $66,340 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.