How much does an editor make in Mississippi?
$54,380a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Mississippi. That is $26.14 an hour or $4,532 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.14
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,440Median: $54,380Highest 10%: $83,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,440 | $13.67 | |
| 25th | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $54,380 | $26.14 | |
| 75th | $74,620 | $35.88 | |
| 90th | $83,200 | $40.00 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $56,420 |
| Jackson, MS | $49,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 41. West Virginia | $56,630 |
| 42. Indiana | $56,440 |
| 43. Hawaii | $55,070 |
| 44. Mississippi | $54,380 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $50,780 |
| 46. Arkansas | $50,180 |
| 47. Maine | $50,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $26.14 ($54,380 a year).
Do editors make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $54,380 against $77,920 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for editor pay?
Mississippi ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays editors the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $56,420 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.