How much does an editor make in Tennessee?
$59,550a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Tennessee. That is $28.63 an hour or $4,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.63
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,600Median: $59,550Highest 10%: $105,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 25th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $59,550 | $28.63 | |
| 75th | $80,940 | $38.91 | |
| 90th | $105,000 | $50.49 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $64,250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,630 |
| Memphis, TN | $56,420 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $54,000 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 33. Montana | $61,750 |
| 34. Missouri | $61,620 |
| 35. North Dakota | $60,520 |
| 36. Tennessee | $59,550 |
| 37. Kentucky | $59,430 |
| 38. Louisiana | $58,860 |
| 39. Iowa | $57,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.63 ($59,550 a year).
Do editors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $59,550 against $77,920 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for editor pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays editors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $64,250 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.