Media & Communications Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Editor Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median editor salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $62,849 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$62,849
vs State Avg
$-4,385
vs National
$-10,231
Cost of Living
86%

Editor Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level editor earns around $36,120, while experienced professionals earn up to $107,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$36,120
$-5,880 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$64,500
$-10,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$107,500
$-17,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $34,400
25th Percentile $45,580
Median (50th) $62,849
75th Percentile $84,280
90th Percentile $113,520

Editor Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$71,618
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$71,618
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$69,426
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$64,310
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Editor in Winston-Salem

Education

Most editor positions require a bachelor's degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.