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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Salaries for every job in Texas

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
Editor salary in all states

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.