BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Editors in Florida

$77,370 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$37.2 per hour

▼ 14.1% below U.S. average15th of 50 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$77,370per year
Median$73,950per year
Hourly$37.2per hour
10th – 90th percentile$43,230 – $121,380per year

Editors Pay Range in Florida

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$43,230
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$47,880
  • 50th Percentile — Median$73,950
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$95,740
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$121,380

Half of Editors in Florida earn more than $73,950. The top 10% make $121,380 or more, while entry-level workers start around $43,230.

Editors in Florida: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Florida ranks 15th of 50 states for Editors pay, at $77,370 per year (14.1% below the U.S. average of $90,060).
  • 3,790 people work as Editors in Florida — 4.1% of all U.S. Editors jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.65: Editors jobs are less concentrated in Florida than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,230; the top 10% earn over $121,380.
  • Hourly equivalent: $37.2 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is New York at $116,740.
  • Among creative jobs in Florida, Art Directors pays the most ($105,200).

Editors Job Market in Florida

Key factors affecting compensation

Florida's key industries are Tourism, Healthcare, Real Estate, and its job market is rated strong. Editors here earn $77,370 on average, placing the state 15th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.98 (U.S. = 1.00), a Florida salary of $77,370 is roughly equivalent to $78,949 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Georgia ($80,920), Illinois ($80,620), Colorado ($79,150) are the closest alternatives for Editors weighing a move.

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

What is the average Editors salary in Florida?

The average Editors salary in Florida is $77,370 per year (median $73,950), which is 14.1% below the national average of $90,060.

How does Florida rank for Editors pay?

Florida ranks 15th out of 50 states. The highest-paying state is New York ($116,740/yr).

How much do entry-level Editors make in Florida?

The lowest-paid 10% of Editors in Florida earn about $43,230 per year and the 25th percentile is $47,880.

How much do Editors make per hour in Florida?

About $37.2 per hour, based on the $77,370 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Editors work in Florida?

BLS counts 3,790 Editors jobs in Florida (OEWS May 2025).

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