Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Editor salary in Nebraska
$46,320
Median annual
$22.27
Median hourly
$52,460
Mean annual
360
Employed
The median annual wage for editors in Nebraska was $46,320 in May 2025, with an average of $52,460. About 360 people work in this occupation there.
That is 41% below the national median of $77,920. Compared with all occupations in Nebraska (median $48,980), editors earn 5% less. Its location quotient of 0.59 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $32,280, while the top 10% earned more than $72,740. Many editors are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,280 | $15.52 |
| 25th | $39,120 | $18.81 |
| Median | $46,320 | $22.27 |
| 75th | $58,730 | $28.24 |
| 90th | $72,740 | $34.97 |
Metro areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $52,000 | 80 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $51,030 | 90 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $44,030 | 40 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $41,560 | 50 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.