BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Editors in Ohio

$77,140 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$37.09 per hour

▼ 14.3% below U.S. average16th of 50 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$77,140per year
Median$72,160per year
Hourly$37.09per hour
10th – 90th percentile$37,440 – $124,730per year

Editors Pay Range in Ohio

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,440
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$51,270
  • 50th Percentile — Median$72,160
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$98,440
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$124,730

Half of Editors in Ohio earn more than $72,160. The top 10% make $124,730 or more, while entry-level workers start around $37,440.

Editors in Ohio: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Ohio ranks 16th of 50 states for Editors pay, at $77,140 per year (14.3% below the U.S. average of $90,060).
  • 1,800 people work as Editors in Ohio — 2.0% of all U.S. Editors jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.55: Editors jobs are less concentrated in Ohio than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440; the top 10% earn over $124,730.
  • Hourly equivalent: $37.09 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is New York at $116,740.
  • Among creative jobs in Ohio, Art Directors pays the most ($100,300).

Editors Job Market in Ohio

Key factors affecting compensation

Ohio's key industries are Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and its job market is rated moderate. Editors here earn $77,140 on average, placing the state 16th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.88 (U.S. = 1.00), a Ohio salary of $77,140 is roughly equivalent to $87,659 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Illinois ($80,620), Colorado ($79,150), North Carolina ($77,380) 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 Ohio?

The average Editors salary in Ohio is $77,140 per year (median $72,160), which is 14.3% below the national average of $90,060.

How does Ohio rank for Editors pay?

Ohio ranks 16th out of 50 states. The highest-paying state is New York ($116,740/yr).

How much do entry-level Editors make in Ohio?

The lowest-paid 10% of Editors in Ohio earn about $37,440 per year and the 25th percentile is $51,270.

How much do Editors make per hour in Ohio?

About $37.09 per hour, based on the $77,140 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Editors work in Ohio?

BLS counts 1,800 Editors jobs in Ohio (OEWS May 2025).

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