As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Copy Editor in Missouri is $67,696, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,302 weekly, or $5,641 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Copy Editor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Copy Editor in Missouri vary widely, spanning from $55,889 to $77,600. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,516) and 75th percentile ($72,880), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,600 per year. This $11,364 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Copyediting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Missouri Entry Level Copy Editor often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 nationwide for Entry Level Copy Editor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Copy Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $55,889 MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $61,516 MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $67,696 MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $72,880 MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $77,600 MO January 01, 2026
25% $61,516 10% $55,889 90% $77,600 75% $72,880 $67,696 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $71,396 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $71,910 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $71,359 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $71,903 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $65,446 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $71,910 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $65,446 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $69,758 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $72,372 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $71,359 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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