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Editor Salary in Mississippi

The median editor salary in Mississippi is $60,656 per year, which is 17% below the national median of $73,080.

Median Salary

$60,656

vs National

$-12,424

State Rank

#50 of 50

Cost of Living

83%

Editor Salary in Mississippi by Experience

In Mississippi, an entry-level editor earns around $34,860, while experienced professionals earn up to $103,750 per year. The cost of living index in Mississippi is 83% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$34,860

$-7,140 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$62,250

$-12,750 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$103,750

$-21,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Mississippi

Percentile	MS Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$33,200	$40,000	$-6,800
25th Percentile	$43,990	$53,000	$-9,010
Median (50th)	$60,656	$73,080	$-12,424
75th Percentile	$81,340	$98,000	$-16,660
90th Percentile	$109,560	$132,000	$-22,440

Editor Salary by City in Mississippi

The largest employment areas for editors in Mississippi include Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Jackson, MS

$62,118

Pop. 153,701 · COL 85%

Gulfport, MS

$59,926

Pop. 72,926 · COL 82%

Southaven, MS

$61,387

Pop. 55,026 · COL 84%

Hattiesburg, MS

$58,464

Pop. 48,728 · COL 80%