How much does an editor make in Michigan?
$63,090a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Michigan. That is $30.33 an hour or $5,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.33
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,230Median: $63,090Highest 10%: $99,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,230 | $15.98 | |
| 25th | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| Median | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| 75th | $77,370 | $37.20 | |
| 90th | $99,980 | $48.07 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $65,740 |
| Lansing, MI | $65,400 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $64,670 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $61,860 |
| Traverse City, MI | $57,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 26. Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
| 27. Alabama | $63,330 |
| 28. Arizona | $63,090 |
| 29. Michigan | $63,090 |
| 30. Minnesota | $62,650 |
| 31. South Carolina | $62,000 |
| 32. Kansas | $61,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $30.33 ($63,090 a year).
Do editors make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $63,090 against $77,920 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Michigan rank for editor pay?
Michigan ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays editors the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $65,740 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.