Editors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for editors is $37.46 an hour ($77,920 a year). About 91,690 people work in this job there.
Pay range for editors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.83 | $41,250 |
| 25% of workers | $27.55 | $57,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.46 | $77,920 |
| 75% of workers | $51.01 | $106,100 |
| 90% of workers | $73.90 | $153,700 |
Best-paying states for editors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $101,480 | 16,800 |
| California | $98,030 | 14,830 |
| Connecticut | $85,950 | 1,050 |
| District of Columbia | $83,920 | 3,310 |
| Massachusetts | $83,170 | 3,100 |
| New Jersey | $81,680 | 2,120 |
| Virginia | $80,590 | 2,720 |
| Rhode Island | $77,960 | 340 |
| Colorado | $77,870 | 1,830 |
| Washington | $77,850 | 1,860 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $63,330
- Arizona · $63,090
- California · $98,030
- Colorado · $77,870
- Connecticut · $85,950
- District of Columbia · $83,920
- Florida · $73,950
- Georgia · $76,650
- Illinois · $76,060
- Indiana · $56,440
- Iowa · $57,200
- Kansas · $61,920
- Maryland · $75,550
- Massachusetts · $83,170
- Michigan · $63,090
- Minnesota · $62,650
- Missouri · $61,620
- New Jersey · $81,680
- New York · $101,480
- North Carolina · $73,740
- Ohio · $72,160
- Oklahoma · $50,780
- Oregon · $71,540
- Pennsylvania · $63,460
- South Carolina · $62,000
- Tennessee · $59,550
- Texas · $45,950
- Utah · $65,040
- Virginia · $80,590
- Washington · $77,850
- Wisconsin · $64,270
Education, experience and outlook for editors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $74,750 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $60,170 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,910 |
| Technical Writers | $90,390 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,200 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $47,340 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $73,620 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $72,420 |
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