Editors pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for editors is $35.45 an hour ($73,740 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). North Carolina ranks 16th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.18 | $44,050 |
| 25% of workers | $26.90 | $55,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.45 | $73,740 |
| 75% of workers | $40.41 | $84,050 |
| 90% of workers | $50.00 | $103,990 |
Editors pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $80,410 | 220 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $77,730 | 510 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $76,360 | 350 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $66,540 | 110 |
| Asheville | $66,210 | 100 |
| Winston-Salem | $63,130 | 70 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $67,230 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $61,420 |
| Producers and Directors | $63,700 |
| Technical Writers | $86,320 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,660 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $58,670 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $50,030 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $47,910 |
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