How much does an editor make in North Carolina?
$73,740a year
Median yearly pay for editors in North Carolina. That is $35.45 an hour or $6,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.45
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,050Median: $73,740Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 25th | $55,950 | $26.90 | |
| Median | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| 75th | $84,050 | $40.41 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $80,410 |
| Charlotte, NC | $77,730 |
| Raleigh, NC | $76,360 |
| Greensboro, NC | $66,540 |
| Asheville, NC | $66,210 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $63,130 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 13. Maryland | $75,550 |
| 14. Delaware | $75,020 |
| 15. Florida | $73,950 |
| 16. North Carolina | $73,740 |
| 17. Nevada | $72,510 |
| 18. Ohio | $72,160 |
| 19. Oregon | $71,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $35.45 ($73,740 a year).
Do editors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $73,740 against $77,920 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for editor pay?
North Carolina ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays editors the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $80,410 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.