Estimate · based on BLS national data

Editors in Idaho

$83,756 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$40.27 per hour

▼ 7.0% below U.S. average9th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: Estimate (BLS national × cost of living) Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$83,756per year
Median$72,466per year
Hourly$40.27per hour
10th – 90th percentile$43,591 – $131,506per year

Editors Pay Range in Idaho

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$43,591
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$64,507
  • 50th Percentile — Median$72,466
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$111,567
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$131,506

Half of Editors in Idaho earn more than $72,466. The top 10% make $131,506 or more, while entry-level workers start around $43,591.

Editors in Idaho: Key Facts

Source: BLS national data adjusted for cost of living

  • Idaho ranks 9th of 51 states for Editors pay, at $83,756 per year (7.0% below the U.S. average of $90,060).
  • 230 people work as Editors in Idaho — 0.3% of all U.S. Editors jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.46: Editors jobs are less concentrated in Idaho than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,591; the top 10% earn over $131,506.
  • Hourly equivalent: $40.27 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is New York at $116,740.
  • Among creative jobs in Idaho, Special Effects Artists and Animators pays the most ($104,969).

Editors Job Market in Idaho

Key factors affecting compensation

Idaho's key industries are Technology, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and its job market is rated strong. Editors here earn $83,756 on average, placing the state 9th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.93 (U.S. = 1.00), a Idaho salary of $83,756 is roughly equivalent to $90,060 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Connecticut ($95,580), Massachusetts ($89,740), Virginia ($89,740) 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 Idaho?

The average Editors salary in Idaho is $83,756 per year (median $72,466), which is 7.0% below the national average of $90,060.

How does Idaho rank for Editors pay?

Idaho ranks 9th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is New York ($116,740/yr).

How much do entry-level Editors make in Idaho?

The lowest-paid 10% of Editors in Idaho earn about $43,591 per year and the 25th percentile is $64,507.

How much do Editors make per hour in Idaho?

About $40.27 per hour, based on the $83,756 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Editors work in Idaho?

BLS counts 230 Editors jobs in Idaho (OEWS May 2025).

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