Editor Salary in Nebraska (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$46,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-41% vs US median
US median $77,920
State Rank
#49 of 50
360 employed here

How much does an Editor make in Nebraska?

An Editor working in Nebraska earns a median salary of $46,320 per year, or about $22.27 per hour. That is 41% below the national median of $77,920 for this occupation.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $32,280 while the top 10% make $72,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,120 and $58,730 a year.

Editor salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,280$15.52
25th percentile (early career)$39,120$18.81
50th percentile (median)$46,320$22.27
75th percentile (experienced)$58,730$28.24
90th percentile (top earners)$72,740$34.97

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 49th 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 Nebraska

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 Nebraska pay ($46,320) 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 Nebraska?
The median Editor salary in Nebraska is $46,320 per year, or about $22.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,280 at the entry level to $72,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Editors about 41% less than the national median of $77,920. Nebraska ranks 49th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Editors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,320 a year. About 360 Editors are employed in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), 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.