Editor Salary in Missouri
Based on 880+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$61,620
$29.63/hr
vs National Average
$66,682
-7.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$36K – $105K
880 employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Editor in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,060 |
| 25th percentile | $45,330 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,620 |
| 75th percentile | $82,420 |
| 90th percentile | $104,680 |
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 Missouri 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 Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Missouri) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,120 |
| 2023 | $56,490 |
| 2024 | $58,740 |
| 2025 | $61,620 |
| 2026 (projected) | $64,641 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,120 | $58,973 |
| 2023 | $56,490 | $61,285 |
| 2024 | $58,740 | $61,822 |
| 2025 | $61,620 | $66,682 |
| 2026 (projected) | $64,641 | $69,951 |
Editor Salary by Experience Level in Missouri
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $45,330 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $61,620 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $82,420 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $104,680 |
Editor Salary in Other States
Related Editor Salaries in Missouri
How other high-demand occupations in Missouri compare to Editor ($61,620 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Editor | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistician in MO | $78,350 | +27.2% | $37.67/hr |
| Market Research Analyst in MO | $70,140 | +13.8% | $33.72/hr |
| Purchasing Agent in MO | $65,650 | +6.5% | $31.56/hr |
| Real Estate Broker in MO | $62,280 | +1.1% | $29.94/hr |
| Public Relations Specialist in MO | $61,130 | -0.8% | $29.39/hr |
| Training and Development Specialist in MO | $58,670 | -4.8% | $28.21/hr |
| Writer and Author in MO | $58,140 | -5.6% | $27.95/hr |
| Real Estate Sales Agent in MO | $43,960 | -28.7% | $21.13/hr |
| Property and Real Estate Manager in MO | $61,640 | +0.0% | $29.63/hr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse in MO | $61,530 | -0.1% | $29.58/hr |
| Paralegal in MO | $61,410 | -0.3% | $29.52/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in MO | $61,050 | -0.9% | $29.35/hr |