Editors Salary in Missouri
Editors in Missouri earn a median of $61,620 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,060; the top 10% earn over $104,680. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Writers and Authors$58,140 median in Missouri
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$46,920 median in Missouri
- Public Relations Specialists$61,130 median in Missouri
- Producers and Directors$66,460 median in Missouri
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$81,520 median in Missouri
- Art Directors$100,940 median in Missouri
Editors pay in Missouri
How much do editors make in Missouri?
The median is $61,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,060 and the top 10% earn over $104,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 50 (−21% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.