Editors Salary in Texas
In Texas, editors earn $28,860 at the median — $13.88 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $89K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $29K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $89K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in Texas
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan | $63K | +119% | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $59K | +103% | 760 |
| Waco | $53K | +85% | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $52K | +82% | 240 |
| Lubbock | $50K | +74% | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $48K | +68% | 40 |
| Killeen-Temple | $46K | +60% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do editors make in Texas?
The median is $28,860 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,610, and experienced editors can clear $89,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,102/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 67.3% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $31,544 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.