Editors pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for editors is $28.63 an hour ($59,550 a year). About 1,390 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Tennessee ranks 36th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.08 | $37,600 |
| 25% of workers | $22.12 | $46,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.63 | $59,550 |
| 75% of workers | $38.92 | $80,940 |
| 90% of workers | $50.49 | $105,010 |
Editors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $64,250 | 740 |
| Knoxville | $59,630 | 120 |
| Memphis | $56,420 | 120 |
| Chattanooga | $54,000 | 80 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $45,700 | 30 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $60,900 |
| Producers and Directors | $73,020 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $62,090 |
| Writers and Authors | $58,870 |
| Art Directors | $89,860 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,390 |
| Film and Video Editors | $57,880 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $48,290 |
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