Best states for a science editor

Q: What is the best state for science editors?

The best state to be a science editor is New York based on science editor salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for science editors?

The highest paying state for science editors is Nebraska based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for science editors?

The worst state for science editors is Missouri, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and arts, entertainment, sports, and media careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to science editor jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for science editors.In order to help you decide which state is the best for science editors, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for science editor jobs.

The median salary for science editors in New York is $92,330. Compare that to the median salary in Missouri of $42,409, which ranked worst for science editors, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a science editor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for science editors in 2026

1. New York
Total science editor jobs: 710
Average annual salary: $92,330
Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000
Location Quotient:
2.16
Science editor jobs in New York
2. New Hampshire
Total science editor jobs: 67
Average annual salary: $80,750
Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000
Location Quotient:
1.49
Science editor jobs in New Hampshire
3. Connecticut
Total science editor jobs: 108
Average annual salary: $84,127
Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000
Location Quotient:
1.27
Science editor jobs in Connecticut
4. Massachusetts
Total science editor jobs: 317
Average annual salary: $72,550
Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000
Location Quotient:
1.35
Science editor jobs in Massachusetts
5. District of Columbia
Total science editor jobs: 131
Average annual salary: $75,248
Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000
Location Quotient:
3.04
Science editor jobs in District of Columbia
6. Nevada
Total science editor jobs: 92
Average annual salary: $64,608
Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000
Location Quotient:
1.72
Science editor jobs in Nevada
7. Vermont
Total science editor jobs: 39
Average annual salary: $65,746
Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $111,000
Location Quotient:
1.98
Science editor jobs in Vermont
8. West Virginia
Total science editor jobs: 40
Average annual salary: $67,229
Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000
Location Quotient:
1.02
Science editor jobs in West Virginia
9. Virginia
Total science editor jobs: 279
Average annual salary: $70,577
Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000
Location Quotient:
1.15
Science editor jobs in Virginia
10. New Jersey
Total science editor jobs: 277
Average annual salary: $69,747
Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000
Location Quotient:
1.36
Science editor jobs in New Jersey

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Detailed list of the best states for a science editor

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	New York	$92,330	$54,000	19,849,399	710
2	New Hampshire	$80,750	$47,000	1,342,795	67
3	Connecticut	$84,127	$49,000	3,588,184	108
4	Massachusetts	$72,550	$42,000	6,859,819	317
5	District of Columbia	$75,248	$44,000	693,972	131
6	Nevada	$64,608	$37,000	2,998,039	92
7	Vermont	$65,746	$38,000	623,657	39
8	West Virginia	$67,229	$39,000	1,815,857	40
9	Virginia	$70,577	$41,000	8,470,020	279
10	New Jersey	$69,747	$40,000	9,005,644	277
11	Illinois	$69,242	$42,000	12,802,023	303
12	California	$75,054	$42,000	39,536,653	836
13	Rhode Island	$65,605	$38,000	1,059,639	40
14	North Dakota	$64,013	$42,000	755,393	30
15	Pennsylvania	$66,164	$38,000	12,805,537	240
16	Maine	$63,823	$37,000	1,335,907	43
17	Washington	$68,299	$38,000	7,405,743	185
18	Delaware	$64,735	$37,000	961,939	45
19	Maryland	$69,296	$40,000	6,052,177	191
20	Kentucky	$61,897	$37,000	4,454,189	97
21	Michigan	$63,289	$37,000	9,962,311	170
22	Minnesota	$68,177	$43,000	5,576,606	101
23	New Mexico	$61,991	$36,000	2,088,070	58
24	Wyoming	$56,801	$35,000	579,315	31
25	Ohio	$61,589	$36,000	11,658,609	144
26	Utah	$59,870	$35,000	3,101,833	94
27	Hawaii	$57,168	$43,000	1,427,538	32
28	Arkansas	$58,181	$35,000	3,004,279	56
29	Arizona	$59,831	$35,000	7,016,270	129
30	Tennessee	$58,486	$35,000	6,715,984	106
31	Texas	$60,619	$35,000	28,304,596	378
32	Oklahoma	$60,046	$36,000	3,930,864	46
33	Idaho	$52,099	$30,000	1,716,943	63
34	Colorado	$58,547	$36,000	5,607,154	132
35	Georgia	$60,095	$35,000	10,429,379	184
36	Oregon	$52,491	$29,000	4,142,776	155
37	North Carolina	$57,476	$33,000	10,273,419	185
38	South Carolina	$55,368	$32,000	5,024,369	93
39	Montana	$42,841	$26,000	1,050,493	51
40	Iowa	$54,622	$34,000	3,145,711	75
41	South Dakota	$42,722	$27,000	869,666	36
42	Alabama	$55,114	$32,000	4,874,747	68
43	Florida	$51,870	$30,000	20,984,400	329
44	Wisconsin	$53,375	$32,000	5,795,483	100
45	Alaska	$39,575	$23,000	739,795	32
46	Louisiana	$45,776	$27,000	4,684,333	60
47	Indiana	$49,241	$29,000	6,666,818	90
48	Mississippi	$39,793	$23,000	2,984,100	48
49	Nebraska	$38,126	$23,000	1,920,076	57
50	Kansas	$44,333	$27,000	2,913,123	51
51	Missouri	$42,409	$26,000	6,113,532	99

Highest paying states for science editors

Rank	State	Avg. Science Editor Salary
1	New York	$92,330
2	New Hampshire	$80,750
3	Connecticut	$84,127
4	Massachusetts	$72,550
5	District of Columbia	$75,248
6	Nevada	$64,608
7	Vermont	$65,746
8	West Virginia	$67,229
9	Virginia	$70,577
10	New Jersey	$69,747
11	Illinois	$69,242
12	California	$75,054
13	Rhode Island	$65,605
14	North Dakota	$64,013
15	Pennsylvania	$66,164
16	Maine	$63,823
17	Washington	$68,299
18	Delaware	$64,735
19	Maryland	$69,296
20	Kentucky	$61,897
21	Michigan	$63,289
22	Minnesota	$68,177
23	New Mexico	$61,991
24	Wyoming	$56,801
25	Ohio	$61,589
26	Utah	$59,870
27	Hawaii	$57,168
28	Arkansas	$58,181
29	Arizona	$59,831
30	Tennessee	$58,486
31	Texas	$60,619
32	Oklahoma	$60,046
33	Idaho	$52,099
34	Colorado	$58,547
35	Georgia	$60,095
36	Oregon	$52,491
37	North Carolina	$57,476
38	South Carolina	$55,368
39	Montana	$42,841
40	Iowa	$54,622
41	South Dakota	$42,722
42	Alabama	$55,114
43	Florida	$51,870
44	Wisconsin	$53,375
45	Alaska	$39,575
46	Louisiana	$45,776
47	Indiana	$49,241
48	Mississippi	$39,793
49	Nebraska	$38,126
50	Kansas	$44,333
51	Missouri	$42,409

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Total science editor jobs:	710
Average annual salary:	$92,330
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$54,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$156,000
Location Quotient:	2.16

Best states for a science editor

10 best states for science editors in 2026

1. New York

2. New Hampshire

3. Connecticut

4. Massachusetts

5. District of Columbia

6. Nevada

7. Vermont

8. West Virginia

9. Virginia

10. New Jersey