Media & Communications Michigan (MI) Rank #35 of 50

Editor Salary in Michigan

The median editor salary in Michigan is $65,772 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $73,080.

Median Salary

$65,772

vs National

$-7,308

State Rank

#35 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Editor Salary in Michigan by Experience

In Michigan, an entry-level editor earns around $37,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $112,500 per year. The cost of living index in Michigan is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$37,800

$-4,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$67,500

$-7,500 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$112,500

$-12,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Michigan

Percentile	MI Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$36,000	$40,000	$-4,000
25th Percentile	$47,700	$53,000	$-5,300
Median (50th)	$65,772	$73,080	$-7,308
75th Percentile	$88,200	$98,000	$-9,800
90th Percentile	$118,800	$132,000	$-13,200

Editor Salary by City in Michigan

The largest employment areas for editors in Michigan include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Warren. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Detroit, MI

$64,310

Pop. 639,111 · COL 88%

Grand Rapids, MI

$65,772

Pop. 198,917 · COL 90%

Ann Arbor, MI

$76,734

Pop. 123,851 · COL 105%

Warren, MI

$64,310

Pop. 139,387 · COL 88%