Editor Salary in Oklahoma
Based on 500+ workers in Oklahoma
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OK)
$50,780
$24.41/hr
vs National Average
$66,682
-23.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$32K – $86K
500 employed in Oklahoma
Salary Distribution — Editor in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,550 |
| 25th percentile | $39,460 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,780 |
| 75th percentile | $65,160 |
| 90th percentile | $85,730 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Oklahoma) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,560 |
| 2023 | $46,740 |
| 2024 | $45,560 |
| 2025 | $50,780 |
| 2026 (projected) | $53,827 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Oklahoma Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,560 | $58,973 |
| 2023 | $46,740 | $61,285 |
| 2024 | $45,560 | $61,822 |
| 2025 | $50,780 | $66,682 |
| 2026 (projected) | $53,827 | $70,683 |
Editor Salary by Experience Level in Oklahoma
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $39,460 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $50,780 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $65,160 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $85,730 |
Editor Salary in Other States
Related Editor Salaries in Oklahoma
How other high-demand occupations in Oklahoma compare to Editor ($50,780 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Editor | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistician in OK | $86,600 | +70.5% | $41.63/hr |
| Purchasing Agent in OK | $71,850 | +41.5% | $34.54/hr |
| Public Relations Specialist in OK | $64,920 | +27.8% | $31.21/hr |
| Market Research Analyst in OK | $61,940 | +22.0% | $29.78/hr |
| Training and Development Specialist in OK | $61,040 | +20.2% | $29.35/hr |
| Writer and Author in OK | $58,770 | +15.7% | $28.25/hr |
| Real Estate Sales Agent in OK | $47,980 | -5.5% | $23.07/hr |
| Title Examiner in OK | $50,270 | -1.0% | $24.17/hr |
| Firefighter in OK | $49,710 | -2.1% | $23.90/hr |
| Computer User Support Specialist in OK | $52,040 | +2.5% | $25.02/hr |
| School Counselor in OK | $52,040 | +2.5% | $25.02/hr |
| Air Traffic Controller in OK | $49,200 | -3.1% | $23.65/hr |