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How Much Do Editors Make in Mississippi?

Median wage from BLS May 2025 — and the after-tax number the salary sites skip. Tax year 2026.

Quick answer

According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data and 2026 tax law, the median Editors in Mississippi earns $54,380 per year and takes home $44,431 ($3,703/month) — a keep-rate of 81.7%, with 290 employed in the state.

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Pay statement · monthly
Mississippi
$54,380 / yr
Gross pay$4,531.67
Federal income tax$362.13
Social Security$280.96
Medicare$65.71
Mississippi state income tax$120.27
You keep$3,702.60
81.7% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Editors make in Mississippi?

The median Editors in Mississippi earns $54,380 per year (BLS May 2025), about $26.14 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$54,380 gross in Mississippi keeps $44,431 after federal income tax ($4,346), FICA ($4,160) and state income tax ($1,443) — $3,703 per month, a 81.7% keep-rate.

How does Mississippi compare to the national median for Editors?

The Mississippi median is $23,540 below the national median of $77,920.

Which state pays Editors the most?

New York has the highest median gross for Editors at $101,480 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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