How much does an editor make in Omaha?
$51,030a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.53
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 167 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,950Median: $51,030Highest 10%: $96,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 75th | $68,260 | $32.82 | |
| 90th | $96,370 | $46.33 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Lincoln, NE | $52,000 |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $95,020 |
| Art Director | $78,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,120 |
| Writer and Author | $67,390 |
| Interior Designer | $67,120 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,700 |
| Graphic Designer | $58,020 |
| Film and Video Editor | $56,990 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $53,960 |
| Producer and Director | $52,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $24.53 ($51,030 a year).
Do editors make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $51,030 against $77,920 nationally, 35% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $46,320, so Omaha pays 10% more.
Where does Omaha rank for editor pay?
167 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,370 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.