Editors pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for editors is $30.33 an hour ($63,090 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Michigan ranks 28th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.98 | $33,230 |
| 25% of workers | $23.61 | $49,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.33 | $63,090 |
| 75% of workers | $37.20 | $77,370 |
| 90% of workers | $48.07 | $99,980 |
Editors pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $65,740 | 680 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $65,400 | 110 |
| Ann Arbor | $64,670 | 210 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $61,860 | 200 |
| Traverse City | $57,200 | 30 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for editors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $65,300 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $60,010 |
| Producers and Directors | $65,720 |
| Art Directors | $86,660 |
| Technical Writers | $85,270 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,760 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $45,310 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $46,640 |
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