Editor Salary in Mississippi
Based on 290+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$54,380
$26.14/hr
vs National Average
$66,682
-18.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$28K – $83K
290 employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Editor in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,440 |
| 25th percentile | $36,980 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $54,380 |
| 75th percentile | $74,620 |
| 90th percentile | $83,200 |
Top-Paying Industries for Editor (U.S.)
Which industries pay Editors the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Editors in Mississippi tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $100,360 | 1K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $81,450 | 50 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $79,570 | 5K |
| Retail Trade | $79,350 | 370 |
| Information | $78,310 | 54K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Editor in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Mississippi) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,600 |
| 2023 | $43,180 |
| 2024 | $49,510 |
| 2025 | $54,380 |
| 2026 (projected) | $57,643 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,600 | $58,973 |
| 2023 | $43,180 | $61,285 |
| 2024 | $49,510 | $61,822 |
| 2025 | $54,380 | $66,682 |
| 2026 (projected) | $57,643 | $70,683 |
Editor Salary by Experience Level in Mississippi
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $36,980 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $54,380 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $74,620 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $83,200 |
Editor Salary in Other States
Related Editor Salaries in Mississippi
How other high-demand occupations in Mississippi compare to Editor ($54,380 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Editor | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistician in MS | $75,160 | +38.2% | $36.13/hr |
| Purchasing Agent in MS | $71,850 | +32.1% | $34.54/hr |
| Public Relations Specialist in MS | $59,810 | +10.0% | $28.75/hr |
| Market Research Analyst in MS | $56,640 | +4.2% | $27.23/hr |
| Writer and Author in MS | $54,180 | -0.4% | $26.05/hr |
| Training and Development Specialist in MS | $53,680 | -1.3% | $25.81/hr |
| Real Estate Broker in MS | $41,690 | -23.3% | $20.04/hr |
| Real Estate Sales Agent in MS | $39,550 | -27.3% | $19.01/hr |
| Medical Scientist in MS | $54,040 | -0.6% | $25.98/hr |
| Property and Real Estate Manager in MS | $53,620 | -1.4% | $25.78/hr |
| Plumber in MS | $55,480 | +2.0% | $26.67/hr |
| Computer User Support Specialist in MS | $52,230 | -4.0% | $25.11/hr |