Editor Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Editors in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$73,950
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $77,920
State Rank
#15 of 50
3,790 employed here

How much does an Editor make in Florida?

An Editor working in Florida earns a median salary of $73,950 per year, or about $35.55 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $77,920 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $43,230 while the top 10% make $121,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,880 and $95,740 a year.

Editor salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,230$20.78
25th percentile (early career)$47,880$23.02
50th percentile (median)$73,950$35.55
75th percentile (experienced)$95,740$46.03
90th percentile (top earners)$121,380$58.36

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 15th out of 50 states and territories for Editor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$101,480
2California$98,030
3Connecticut$85,950
4District of Columbia$83,920
5Massachusetts$83,170

Working as an Editor in Florida

Nationally, about 92,000 people work as Editors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($73,950) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Editor make in Florida?
The median Editor salary in Florida is $73,950 per year, or about $35.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,230 at the entry level to $121,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Editors about 5% less than the national median of $77,920. Florida ranks 15th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Editors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $73,950 a year. About 3,790 Editors are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.