As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Freelance Editor in Alabama is $61,574, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,184 weekly, or $5,131 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Freelance Editor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Freelance Editor in Alabama vary widely, spanning from $50,835 to $70,582. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,953) and 75th percentile ($66,289), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,582 per year. This $10,336 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, Alabama Freelance Editor often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 42 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Freelance 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
Freelance Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $50,835 AL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $55,953 AL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $61,574 AL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $66,289 AL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $70,582 AL January 01, 2026
25% $55,953 10% $50,835 90% $70,582 75% $66,289 $61,574 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $61,632 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $65,696 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $59,797 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $64,470 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $65,275 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $63,937 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $64,547 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $64,238 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $64,904 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $62,914 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    4 - 7 years experience
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