Editor Salary in Utah
Based on 590+ workers in Utah
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (UT)
$65,040
$31.27/hr
vs National Average
$66,682
-2.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $120K
590 employed in Utah
Salary Distribution — Editor in Utah
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,470 |
| 25th percentile | $49,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,040 |
| 75th percentile | $82,130 |
| 90th percentile | $119,680 |
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 Utah 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 Utah vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Utah) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,980 |
| 2023 | $57,900 |
| 2024 | $59,860 |
| 2025 | $65,040 |
| 2026 (projected) | $68,942 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Utah Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,980 | $58,973 |
| 2023 | $57,900 | $61,285 |
| 2024 | $59,860 | $61,822 |
| 2025 | $65,040 | $66,682 |
| 2026 (projected) | $68,942 | $70,683 |
Editor Salary by Experience Level in Utah
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $49,360 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $65,040 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $82,130 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $119,680 |
Editor Salary in Other States
Related Editor Salaries in Utah
How other high-demand occupations in Utah compare to Editor ($65,040 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Editor | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker in UT | $92,830 | +42.7% | $44.63/hr |
| Logistician in UT | $83,300 | +28.1% | $40.05/hr |
| Purchasing Agent in UT | $74,540 | +14.6% | $35.84/hr |
| Writer and Author in UT | $64,530 | -0.8% | $31.02/hr |
| Public Relations Specialist in UT | $62,670 | -3.6% | $30.13/hr |
| Market Research Analyst in UT | $62,630 | -3.7% | $30.11/hr |
| Training and Development Specialist in UT | $60,900 | -6.4% | $29.28/hr |
| Real Estate Sales Agent in UT | $50,720 | -22.0% | $24.38/hr |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist in UT | $65,310 | +0.4% | $31.40/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in UT | $64,660 | -0.6% | $31.09/hr |
| Instructional Coordinator in UT | $65,780 | +1.1% | $31.63/hr |
| Property and Real Estate Manager in UT | $64,290 | -1.2% | $30.91/hr |