How much does an editor make in South Carolina?
$62,000a year
Median yearly pay for editors in South Carolina. That is $29.81 an hour or $5,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.81
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,380Median: $62,000Highest 10%: $119,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| Median | $62,000 | $29.81 | |
| 75th | $76,300 | $36.68 | |
| 90th | $119,700 | $57.53 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $77,730 |
| Augusta, GA | $71,340 |
| Columbia, SC | $67,530 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $66,470 |
| Charleston, SC | $63,370 |
| Greenville, SC | $51,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 28. Arizona | $63,090 |
| 29. Michigan | $63,090 |
| 30. Minnesota | $62,650 |
| 31. South Carolina | $62,000 |
| 32. Kansas | $61,920 |
| 33. Montana | $61,750 |
| 34. Missouri | $61,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.81 ($62,000 a year).
Do editors make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $62,000 against $77,920 nationally, 20% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for editor pay?
South Carolina ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays editors the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $77,730 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.