Editor Salary in Montana
Based on 200+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$61,750
$29.69/hr
vs National Average
$66,682
-7.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$32K – $123K
200 employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — Editor in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,190 |
| 25th percentile | $44,230 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,750 |
| 75th percentile | $82,370 |
| 90th percentile | $122,940 |
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 Montana 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 Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Montana) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,870 |
| 2023 | $44,520 |
| 2024 | $45,470 |
| 2025 | $61,750 |
| 2026 (projected) | $65,455 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,870 | $58,973 |
| 2023 | $44,520 | $61,285 |
| 2024 | $45,470 | $61,822 |
| 2025 | $61,750 | $66,682 |
| 2026 (projected) | $65,455 | $70,683 |
Editor Salary by Experience Level in Montana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $44,230 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $61,750 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $82,370 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $122,940 |
Editor Salary in Other States
Related Editor Salaries in Montana
How other high-demand occupations in Montana compare to Editor ($61,750 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Editor | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistician in MT | $81,270 | +31.6% | $39.07/hr |
| Real Estate Sales Agent in MT | $79,100 | +28.1% | $38.03/hr |
| Market Research Analyst in MT | $68,080 | +10.3% | $32.73/hr |
| Public Relations Specialist in MT | $63,780 | +3.3% | $30.66/hr |
| Real Estate Broker in MT | $63,240 | +2.4% | $30.40/hr |
| Training and Development Specialist in MT | $62,880 | +1.8% | $30.23/hr |
| Purchasing Agent in MT | $62,850 | +1.8% | $30.22/hr |
| Interior Designer in MT | $61,770 | +0.0% | $29.70/hr |
| Chemist in MT | $61,890 | +0.2% | $29.75/hr |
| Middle School Teacher in MT | $61,550 | -0.3% | $29.59/hr |
| Insurance Sales Agent in MT | $62,040 | +0.5% | $29.83/hr |
| Web Developer in MT | $62,060 | +0.5% | $29.84/hr |