How much does an editor make in Texas?
$45,950a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Texas. That is $22.09 an hour or $3,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.09
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,040Median: $45,950Highest 10%: $105,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| 25th | $29,950 | $14.40 | |
| Median | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 75th | $73,160 | $35.17 | |
| 90th | $105,400 | $50.69 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waco, TX | $62,890 |
| College Station, TX | $60,780 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,230 |
| Midland, TX | $60,080 |
| Killeen, TX | $57,510 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,450 |
| Lubbock, TX | $52,670 |
| Austin, TX | $52,600 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $50,730 |
| Houston, TX | $29,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 47. Maine | $50,180 |
| 48. Wyoming | $46,710 |
| 49. Nebraska | $46,320 |
| 50. Texas | $45,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.09 ($45,950 a year).
Do editors make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,950 against $77,920 nationally, 41% less.
Where does Texas rank for editor pay?
Texas ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays editors the most?
Waco, TX, with a median of $62,890 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.