How much does a Manuscript Editor make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Manuscript Editor in Wilmington, NC is $72,034. While Salary.com is seeing that Manuscript Editor salary in Wilmington, NC can go up to $90,350 or down to $55,831, but most earn between $63,553 and $81,621. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Manuscript Editor in the United States.

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What is the average salary for Manuscript Editor in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Manuscript Editor in Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Manuscript Editor ranges from $63,553 to $81,621 with the average base salary of $72,034. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,115 to $82,964 with the average total cash compensation of $72,907.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,034 $63,553 - $81,621
Bonus $873 $562 - $1,342
Total Pay $72,907 $64,115 - $82,964
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,421 - $81,452 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Myrtle Beach, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,737 - $80,574 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,664 - $81,764 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,140 - $86,228 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,540 - $80,320 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,140 - $86,228 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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