📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Editor Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$69,616
per year
Median
$63,916
per year
Hourly
$33.47
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$40,404
25th Percentile — Junior$56,554
50th Percentile — Median$63,916
75th Percentile — Senior$92,891
90th Percentile — Top Earners$107,747
💡 Top-earning Editors in Texas make up to $107,747 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$61.5k
2021
$63.1k
2022
$64.6k
2023
$66.3k
2024
$67.9k
2025
$69.6k
2026
📈 Editor salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Editor Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $67,528 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $62,654 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $68,920 -1.0% Medium
Austin $75,185 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $66,831 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $57,085 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $67,528 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $60,566 -13.0% Medium
Plano $71,008 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $55,693 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $57,085 -18.0% Medium
Garland $66,135 -5.0% Medium
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Editor Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Editors. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $69,616 per year, Texas's Editor salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $40,404–$56,554, while experienced Editors can command $92,891–$107,747.

Looking ahead, the Editor profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Editor salary in Texas is $69,616 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $73,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Editors the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Editor employment.
  • At $69,616/year, Texas Editor salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $73,280/year.