Editors pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for editors is $29.62 an hour ($61,620 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Missouri ranks 34th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.34 | $36,060 |
| 25% of workers | $21.79 | $45,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.62 | $61,620 |
| 75% of workers | $39.63 | $82,420 |
| 90% of workers | $50.33 | $104,680 |
Editors pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $69,990 | 360 |
| Kansas City | $65,180 | 380 |
| Jefferson City | $57,570 | 30 |
| Columbia | $54,250 | 50 |
| Springfield | $52,040 | 30 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $61,130 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $58,700 |
| Producers and Directors | $66,460 |
| Art Directors | $100,940 |
| Writers and Authors | $58,140 |
| Technical Writers | $80,840 |
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