Editors Salary in Tennessee
Editors in Tennessee earn a median of $59,550 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,600; the top 10% earn over $105,010. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Writers and Authors$58,870 median in Tennessee
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$62,390 median in Tennessee
- Public Relations Specialists$60,900 median in Tennessee
- Producers and Directors$73,020 median in Tennessee
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$98,170 median in Tennessee
- Art Directors$89,860 median in Tennessee
Editors pay in Tennessee
How much do editors make in Tennessee?
The median is $59,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,600 and the top 10% earn over $105,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 50 (−24% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.