SOC 27-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Editors — Nevada
Nevada · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $72,510 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $72,510 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $53,840 and $89,240. The lowest tenth earn under $42,520, while the highest tenth earn more than $104,370.
Nevada ranks number 17th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $74,470. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 236th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,520 | −45.4% |
| 25th | $53,840 | −30.9% |
| Median (50th) | $72,510 | −6.9% |
| 75th | $89,240 | +14.5% |
| 90th | $104,370 | +33.9% |
| Mean | $73,330 | −5.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $72,510 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$72,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,510US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,510 a year, 6.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,520 to $104,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 17th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $74,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Editors in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $72,510, or $34.86 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 Nevada is 6.9% 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 Nevada earns more than $104,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,520 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 Reno, at $74,470 per year.
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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