Editors pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for editors is $22.09 an hour ($45,950 a year). About 6,460 people work in this job there.
That is 41% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Texas ranks 50th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.96 | $29,040 |
| 25% of workers | $14.40 | $29,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| 75% of workers | $35.17 | $73,160 |
| 90% of workers | $50.69 | $105,440 |
Editors pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waco | $62,890 | 30 |
| College Station-Bryan | $60,780 | 50 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $60,230 | 240 |
| Midland | $60,080 | 40 |
| Killeen-Temple | $57,510 | 30 |
| El Paso | $55,450 | 50 |
| Lubbock | $52,670 | 30 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $52,600 | 1,140 |
| Corpus Christi | $50,730 | 40 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $29,040 | 1,930 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $65,160 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $47,510 |
| Technical Writers | $82,750 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $48,470 |
| Writers and Authors | $69,990 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $110,080 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $49,050 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $61,290 |
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