How much does an editor make in Nashville?
$64,250a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.89
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,160Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| 25th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| Median | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| 75th | $86,600 | $41.63 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.09 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Knoxville, TN | $59,630 |
| Memphis, TN | $56,420 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $54,000 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Designer | $85,280 |
| Music Director and Composer | $84,660 |
| Producer and Director | $79,590 |
| Technical Writer | $79,550 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $71,180 |
| Interior Designer | $69,770 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $68,020 |
| Writer and Author | $63,270 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).
Do editors make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $64,250 against $77,920 nationally, 18% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $59,550, so Nashville pays 8% more.
Where does Nashville rank for editor pay?
97 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,400 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.