Editors Salary in Louisiana
Editors in Louisiana earn a median of $58,860 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,680; the top 10% earn over $97,740. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Writers and Authors$89,520 median in Louisiana
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$50,750 median in Louisiana
- Public Relations Specialists$60,470 median in Louisiana
- Producers and Directors$62,920 median in Louisiana
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$78,810 median in Louisiana
- Art Directors$83,640 median in Louisiana
Editors pay in Louisiana
How much do editors make in Louisiana?
The median is $58,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,680 and the top 10% earn over $97,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−24% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.