How much does an editor make in Minneapolis?
$63,430a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,070Median: $63,430Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| Median | $63,430 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $81,490 | $39.18 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.69 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $62,310 |
| Fargo, ND | $60,600 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $47,400 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $128,000 |
| Art Director | $119,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,390 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $86,900 |
| Technical Writer | $86,340 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $83,810 |
| Camera Operator | $80,380 |
| Disc Jockey | $79,170 |
| Producer and Director | $78,660 |
| Writer and Author | $76,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $30.50 ($63,430 a year).
Do editors make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $63,430 against $77,920 nationally, 19% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $62,650, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for editor pay?
103 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 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.