Bar chart showing Editors salary percentiles in Wyoming: 10th percentile $19,350, 25th percentile $38,290, median $43,280, 75th percentile $66,560, 90th percentile $111,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $19K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $111K or more, a $92K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $43,280 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $19,350, and experienced editors can clear $111,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Wyoming?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,068/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 32.9% 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 Wyoming?▼
Wyoming 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 $45,481 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.
