Editors pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for editors is $13.96 an hour ($29,040 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.
That is 63% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). It is 37% lower than the Texas median ($45,950).
Pay range for editors in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.96 | $29,040 |
| 25% of workers | $13.96 | $29,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.96 | $29,040 |
| 75% of workers | $23.00 | $47,850 |
| 90% of workers | $41.31 | $85,920 |
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 (this page) | $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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $68,320 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $44,490 |
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