Editor Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$72,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.69
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $77,920
State Rank
#18 of 50
1,800 employed here

How much does an Editor make in Ohio?

An Editor working in Ohio earns a median salary of $72,160 per year, or about $34.69 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $77,920 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $37,440 while the top 10% make $124,730 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,270 and $98,440 a year.

Editor salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,440$18.00
25th percentile (early career)$51,270$24.65
50th percentile (median)$72,160$34.69
75th percentile (experienced)$98,440$47.33
90th percentile (top earners)$124,730$59.97

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 18th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($72,160) 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 Ohio?
The median Editor salary in Ohio is $72,160 per year, or about $34.69 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,440 at the entry level to $124,730 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Editors about 7% less than the national median of $77,920. Ohio ranks 18th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Editors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $72,160 a year. About 1,800 Editors are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.