Editors Salary in Florida
In Florida, editors earn $64,380 at the median — $30.95 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $134K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $64K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $134K or more, a $98K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in Florida
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $73K | +13% | 1,120 |
| Tallahassee | $66K | +3% | 120 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $65K | +1% | 620 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $64K | -1% | 70 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $63K | -2% | 70 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $62K | -3% | 60 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $62K | -4% | 130 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $61K | -5% | 120 |
| Gainesville | $61K | -6% | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $60K | -7% | 450 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $60K | -7% | 580 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do editors make in Florida?
The median is $64,380 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,780, and experienced editors can clear $134,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,473/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 37.1% 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 Florida?
Florida 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 $65,307 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.