Editors pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for editors is $37.44 an hour ($77,870 a year). About 1,830 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($77,920). Colorado ranks 9th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.43 | $44,570 |
| 25% of workers | $28.13 | $58,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.44 | $77,870 |
| 75% of workers | $47.20 | $98,170 |
| 90% of workers | $55.74 | $115,940 |
Editors pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $81,090 | 220 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $78,670 | 1,090 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $76,270 | 80 |
| Colorado Springs | $75,590 | 200 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $80,680 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $76,480 |
| Producers and Directors | $78,060 |
| Technical Writers | $100,610 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,830 |
| Art Directors | $99,990 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $60,770 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $71,790 |
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