Editors Salary in South Dakota
Editors in South Dakota earn a median of $56,730 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,770; the top 10% earn over $79,180. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
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- Writers and Authors$56,700 median in South Dakota
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$43,520 median in South Dakota
- Public Relations Specialists$64,520 median in South Dakota
- Producers and Directors$60,260 median in South Dakota
- Art Directors$66,610 median in South Dakota
- Talent Directors$60,260 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
Editors pay in South Dakota
How much do editors make in South Dakota?
The median is $56,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,770 and the top 10% earn over $79,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 50 (−27% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.