Bar chart showing Editors salary percentiles in Alaska: 10th percentile $34,660, 25th percentile $46,580, median $55,370, 75th percentile $62,070, 90th percentile $77,890. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $55,370 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,660, and experienced editors can clear $77,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $55K enough to live in Alaska?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,877/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,643/month, which eats 42.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a editors salary go in Alaska?▼
Alaska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median editors salary is worth about $53,082 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do editors get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
