Editors Salary in North Dakota
In North Dakota, editors earn $56,660 at the median — $27.24 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $90K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Dakota. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $57K get you in North Dakota?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Dakota
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $90K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in North Dakota
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $58K | +2% | 80 |
| Bismarck | $54K | -5% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do editors make in North Dakota?
The median is $56,660 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,660, and experienced editors can clear $90,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in North Dakota?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,872/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,034/month, which eats 26.7% 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 North Dakota?
North Dakota 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 $63,742 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.