Editors pay in California
In California, the median pay for editors is $47.13 an hour ($98,030 a year). About 14,830 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($77,920). California ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.25 | $52,510 |
| 25% of workers | $34.18 | $71,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.13 | $98,030 |
| 75% of workers | $65.78 | $136,820 |
| 90% of workers | $83.46 | $173,590 |
Editors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $117,580 | 560 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $102,940 | 2,040 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $100,050 | 8,830 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $81,330 | 110 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $80,570 | 120 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $78,870 | 710 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $78,800 | 370 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $77,890 | 30 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $73,770 | 40 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $73,300 | 70 |
| Fresno | $72,300 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $70,560 | 320 |
| Chico | $67,390 | 30 |
| Salinas | $63,680 | 50 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $62,490 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | $129,790 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $85,030 |
| Art Directors | $137,780 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $89,790 |
| Writers and Authors | $86,480 |
| Film and Video Editors | $88,490 |
| Technical Writers | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $102,630 |
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