Editors Salary in Missouri
In Missouri, editors earn $58,740 at the median — $28.24 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Missouri. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Missouri?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Missouri
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in Missouri
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $63K | +7% | 380 |
| Kansas City | $59K | +1% | 410 |
| Columbia | $59K | +0% | 60 |
| Springfield | $55K | -6% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do editors make in Missouri?
The median is $58,740 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,360, and experienced editors can clear $96,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Missouri?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,936/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,097/month, which eats 27.9% 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 Missouri?
Missouri 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 $66,022 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.