Editors Salary
In Ohio, editors earn $72,160 at the median, or about $34.69 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $125K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.45), which stretches that salary to about $78,907 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,188/month, or 25.1% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $72K get you in Ohio?
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What this looks like in Ohio
Editors pay in Ohio tracks closely to the national median, $72K locally vs. $78K nationwide, a 7% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,188/month, 24.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.45 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $72K. Top earners bring in $125K or more, a $87K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in Ohio
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $79K | +9% | 120 |
| Columbus | $78K | +8% | 360 |
| Canton-Massillon | $76K | +6% | 40 |
| Cleveland | $74K | +2% | 390 |
| Toledo | $69K | -4% | 80 |
| Cincinnati | $63K | -13% | 330 |
| Akron | $59K | -18% | 90 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $59K | -18% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a editor afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ohio?
Yes — at the median salary of $72K, rent takes 24.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,188/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for editors in Ohio?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new editors typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,246/month. At HUD’s $1,188/month FMR, rent would take 53% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is editor a high-paying job in Ohio?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $72K locally vs. $78K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Ohio compare to the national average for editors?
Ohio pays $72K median vs. the U.S. average of $78K — that’s -7%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.45), the purchasing-power equivalent is $79K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do editors make in Ohio?
The median is $72,160 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,440, and experienced editors can clear $124,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $72K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,822/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 24.6% 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 Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 91.45 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median editors salary is worth about $78,907 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.