Editors Salary in Kentucky
In Kentucky, editors earn $57,410 at the median — $27.6 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $110K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Kentucky. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $57K get you in Kentucky?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $110K or more, a $80K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in Kentucky
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $60K | +5% | 150 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $57K | -1% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do editors make in Kentucky?
The median is $57,410 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,840, and experienced editors can clear $110,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Kentucky?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,823/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 29% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a editors salary go in Kentucky?
Kentucky 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 $63,626 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.