How much does an editor make in Missouri?
$61,620a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Missouri. That is $29.63 an hour or $5,135 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.63
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,060Median: $61,620Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| Median | $61,620 | $29.63 | |
| 75th | $82,420 | $39.63 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.33 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $69,990 |
| Kansas City, MO | $65,180 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $57,570 |
| Columbia, MO | $54,250 |
| Springfield, MO | $52,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 31. South Carolina | $62,000 |
| 32. Kansas | $61,920 |
| 33. Montana | $61,750 |
| 34. Missouri | $61,620 |
| 35. North Dakota | $60,520 |
| 36. Tennessee | $59,550 |
| 37. Kentucky | $59,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $29.63 ($61,620 a year).
Do editors make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $61,620 against $77,920 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Missouri rank for editor pay?
Missouri ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays editors the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $69,990 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.