SOC 27-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Editors — Austin
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 9 metro areas compared
At $52,600, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Editors, 32.5% beneath the national figure of $77,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,600, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Editors, 32.5% beneath the national figure of $77,920. Pay ranges from under $30,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,500 to $75,190.
The area has 1,140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.49 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Waco records the highest median at $62,890. Of the 598 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 357th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,500 | −60.9% |
| 25th | $30,500 | −60.9% |
| Median (50th) | $52,600 | −32.5% |
| 75th | $75,190 | −3.5% |
| 90th | $102,590 | +31.7% |
| Mean | $60,350 | −22.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waco | $62,890 | 30 | |
| 2 | College Station | $60,780 | 50 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $60,230 | 240 | |
| 4 | Midland | $60,080 | 40 | |
| 5 | Killeen | $57,510 | 30 | |
| 6 | El Paso | $55,450 | 50 | |
| 7 | Lubbock | $52,670 | 30 | |
| 8 | Corpus Christi | $50,730 | 40 | |
| 9 | Houston | $29,040 | 1,930 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Austin run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $52,600 goes as far as $54,171 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,171US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,600 a year, 32.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,500 to $102,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waco, at $62,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Editors in Austin, TX?
The median annual wage is $52,600, or $25.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,920, so pay in Austin, TX is 32.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Austin, TX earns more than $102,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Waco, at $62,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,140 jobs in this occupation in Austin, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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