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Editor Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

The median editor salary in Lincoln, NE is $65,772 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 0.0% above the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$65,772
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-7,308
Cost of Living
90%

Editor Salary in Lincoln by Experience

In Lincoln, an entry-level editor earns around $37,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $112,500 per year. The local cost of living index 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 Lincoln, NE

Percentile Lincoln
10th Percentile $36,000
25th Percentile $47,700
Median (50th) $65,772
75th Percentile $88,200
90th Percentile $118,800

Editor Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$67,964
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$67,234
Pop. 64,176
Kearney, NE
$62,849
Pop. 33,464
Grand Island, NE
$61,387
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Editor in Lincoln

Education

Most editor positions require a bachelor's degree. Lincoln and the surrounding Nebraska area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

EditingAP/Chicago StyleCMS PlatformsContent StrategyFact-CheckingCommunication

Job Outlook

Nationally, editor employment is projected to grow -5% over the next decade (decline). Demand in Lincoln may vary based on local industry and population growth.