BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Editors in Oklahoma

$55,610 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$26.74 per hour

▼ 38.3% below U.S. average47th of 50 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$55,610per year
Median$50,780per year
Hourly$26.74per hour
10th – 90th percentile$31,550 – $85,730per year

Editors Pay Range in Oklahoma

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$31,550
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$39,460
  • 50th Percentile — Median$50,780
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$65,160
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$85,730

Half of Editors in Oklahoma earn more than $50,780. The top 10% make $85,730 or more, while entry-level workers start around $31,550.

Editors in Oklahoma: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Oklahoma ranks 47th of 50 states for Editors pay, at $55,610 per year (38.3% below the U.S. average of $90,060).
  • 500 people work as Editors in Oklahoma — 0.5% of all U.S. Editors jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.50: Editors jobs are less concentrated in Oklahoma than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,550; the top 10% earn over $85,730.
  • Hourly equivalent: $26.74 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is New York at $116,740.
  • Among creative jobs in Oklahoma, Art Directors pays the most ($92,600).

Editors Job Market in Oklahoma

Key factors affecting compensation

Oklahoma's key industries are Energy, Agriculture, Aerospace, and its job market is rated moderate. Editors here earn $55,610 on average, placing the state 47th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.84 (U.S. = 1.00), a Oklahoma salary of $55,610 is roughly equivalent to $66,202 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, North Dakota ($60,420), South Dakota ($60,200), Mississippi ($58,480) 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 Oklahoma?

The average Editors salary in Oklahoma is $55,610 per year (median $50,780), which is 38.3% below the national average of $90,060.

How does Oklahoma rank for Editors pay?

Oklahoma ranks 47th out of 50 states. The highest-paying state is New York ($116,740/yr).

How much do entry-level Editors make in Oklahoma?

The lowest-paid 10% of Editors in Oklahoma earn about $31,550 per year and the 25th percentile is $39,460.

How much do Editors make per hour in Oklahoma?

About $26.74 per hour, based on the $55,610 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Editors work in Oklahoma?

BLS counts 500 Editors jobs in Oklahoma (OEWS May 2025).

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