How much does an editor make in St. Louis?
$69,990a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $33.65 an hour or $5,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.65
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,610Median: $69,990Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $52,150 | $25.07 | |
| Median | $69,990 | $33.65 | |
| 75th | $92,720 | $44.58 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.48 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Kansas City, MO | $65,180 |
| Columbia, MO | $54,250 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $203,400 |
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $96,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $85,530 |
| Producer and Director | $82,750 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,580 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,310 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $75,820 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $33.65 ($69,990 a year).
Do editors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $69,990 against $77,920 nationally, 10% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $61,620, so St. Louis pays 14% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for editor pay?
67 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,100 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.