Editors pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for editors is $34.69 an hour ($72,160 a year). About 1,800 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Ohio ranks 18th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| 25% of workers | $24.65 | $51,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.69 | $72,160 |
| 75% of workers | $47.33 | $98,440 |
| 90% of workers | $59.97 | $124,730 |
Editors pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $78,690 | 120 |
| Columbus | $77,810 | 360 |
| Canton-Massillon | $76,350 | 40 |
| Cleveland | $73,850 | 390 |
| Toledo | $69,270 | 80 |
| Cincinnati | $62,610 | 330 |
| Akron | $59,410 | 90 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $58,890 | 40 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $64,840 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $60,630 |
| Producers and Directors | $69,350 |
| Technical Writers | $76,480 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $47,880 |
| Art Directors | $94,390 |
| Writers and Authors | $65,930 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $61,230 |
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