Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Editor salary in Montana
$61,750
Median annual
$29.69
Median hourly
$67,960
Mean annual
200
Employed
The median annual wage for editors in Montana was $61,750 in May 2025, with an average of $67,960. About 200 people work in this occupation there.
That is 21% below the national median of $77,920. Compared with all occupations in Montana (median $48,740), editors earn 27% more. Its location quotient of 0.67 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $32,190, while the top 10% earned more than $122,940. Many editors are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,190 | $15.48 |
| 25th | $44,230 | $21.26 |
| Median | $61,750 | $29.69 |
| 75th | $82,370 | $39.60 |
| 90th | $122,940 | $59.11 |
Metro areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | $68,300 | 40 |
| Helena, MT | $66,770 | 30 |
| Bozeman, MT | $62,380 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.