📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Editors Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$74,366
per year
Median
$68,666
per year
Hourly
$35.75
per hour
📅 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$44,251
25th Percentile — Junior$60,591
50th Percentile — Median$68,666
75th Percentile — Senior$97,356
90th Percentile — Top Earners$112,117
💡 Top-earning Editorss in Texas make up to $112,117 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
$64.1k
2021
$66.1k
2022
$68.1k
2023
$70.1k
2024
$72.2k
2025
$74.4k
2026
📈 Editors salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.0% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Editors Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $72,135 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $66,929 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $73,622 -1.0% Medium
Austin $80,315 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $71,391 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $60,980 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $72,135 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $64,698 -13.0% Medium
Plano $75,853 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $59,493 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $60,980 -18.0% Medium
Garland $70,648 -5.0% Medium
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Editors Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Editorss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $74,366 per year, Texas's Editors 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 $44,251–$60,591, while experienced Editorss can command $97,356–$112,117.

Looking ahead, the Editors profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.0% 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 Editors salary in Texas is $74,366 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $78,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Editorss 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 Editors employment.
  • At $74,366/year, Texas Editors salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $78,280/year.