How much does an editor make in Montgomery?
$75,520a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $36.31 an hour or $6,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.31
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,650Median: $75,520Highest 10%: $137,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| 25th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| Median | $75,520 | $36.31 | |
| 75th | $99,590 | $47.88 | |
| 90th | $137,700 | $66.19 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Birmingham, AL | $72,650 |
Related jobs in Montgomery
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $87,270 |
| Producer and Director | $65,130 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,360 |
| Interior Designer | $61,060 |
| Graphic Designer | $48,370 |
| News Analyst | $45,900 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $44,180 |
| Coach and Scout | $37,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $36.31 ($75,520 a year).
Do editors make more in Montgomery than the national average?
No: $75,520 against $77,920 nationally, 3% less.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $63,330, so Montgomery pays 19% more.
Where does Montgomery rank for editor pay?
44 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,700 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.