Editors Salary in Kentucky
Editors in Kentucky earn a median of $59,430 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,040; the top 10% earn over $149,990. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Writers and Authors$48,780 median in Kentucky
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$47,530 median in Kentucky
- Public Relations Specialists$60,150 median in Kentucky
- Producers and Directors$54,550 median in Kentucky
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$107,030 median in Kentucky
- Art Directors$76,160 median in Kentucky
Editors pay in Kentucky
How much do editors make in Kentucky?
The median is $59,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,040 and the top 10% earn over $149,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 50 (−24% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.