How much does an editor make in Memphis?
$56,420a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $27.13 an hour or $4,702 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.13
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $56,420Highest 10%: $105,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $56,420 | $27.13 | |
| 75th | $78,600 | $37.79 | |
| 90th | $105,000 | $50.49 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Nashville, TN | $64,250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $54,000 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $90,710 |
| Art Director | $89,860 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $67,830 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $66,720 |
| News Analyst | $62,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,000 |
| Producer and Director | $60,440 |
| Graphic Designer | $59,000 |
| Interior Designer | $58,600 |
| Writer and Author | $58,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $27.13 ($56,420 a year).
Do editors make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $56,420 against $77,920 nationally, 28% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $59,550, so Memphis pays 5% less.
Where does Memphis rank for editor pay?
153 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,000 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.