SOC 27-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Editors — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
At $73,950, median pay for Editors in Florida tracks the national median of $77,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $73,950, median pay for Editors in Florida tracks the national median of $77,920 closely. Pay ranges from under $43,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $121,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,880 to $95,740.
Employment stands at 3,790, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Florida ranks number 15th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lakeland records the highest median at $80,360. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 216th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,230 | −44.5% |
| 25th | $47,880 | −38.6% |
| Median (50th) | $73,950 | −5.1% |
| 75th | $95,740 | +22.9% |
| 90th | $121,380 | +55.8% |
| Mean | $77,370 | −0.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland | $80,360 | 50 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $79,940 | 60 | |
| 3 | Miami | $76,720 | 1,130 | |
| 4 | North Port | $73,610 | 110 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $73,330 | 520 | |
| 6 | Deltona | $69,940 | 30 | |
| 7 | Gainesville | $68,730 | 70 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $68,260 | 450 | |
| 9 | Tallahassee | $64,590 | 120 | |
| 10 | Jacksonville | $63,270 | 520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $73,950 buys what $71,518 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,518US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,950 a year, 5.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,230 to $121,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,790 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lakeland, at $80,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Editors in Florida?
The median annual wage is $73,950, or $35.55 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 Florida is 5.1% 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 Florida earns more than $121,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,230 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 Lakeland, at $80,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,790 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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