Media & Communications Alabama (AL) Rank #44 of 50

Editor Salary in Alabama

The median editor salary in Alabama is $63,580 per year, which is 13% below the national median of $73,080.

Median Salary

$63,580

vs National

$-9,500

State Rank

#44 of 50

Cost of Living

87%

Editor Salary in Alabama by Experience

In Alabama, an entry-level editor earns around $36,540, while experienced professionals earn up to $108,750 per year. The cost of living index in Alabama is 87% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$36,540

$-5,460 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$65,250

$-9,750 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$108,750

$-16,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Alabama

Percentile	AL Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$34,800	$40,000	$-5,200
25th Percentile	$46,110	$53,000	$-6,890
Median (50th)	$63,580	$73,080	$-9,500
75th Percentile	$85,260	$98,000	$-12,740
90th Percentile	$114,840	$132,000	$-17,160

Editor Salary by City in Alabama

The largest employment areas for editors in Alabama include Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Mobile. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Birmingham, AL

$65,772

Pop. 197,575 · COL 90%

Huntsville, AL

$67,234

Pop. 216,963 · COL 92%

Montgomery, AL

$62,849

Pop. 200,603 · COL 86%

Mobile, AL

$62,118

Pop. 187,041 · COL 85%