Editors pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for editors is $40.35 an hour ($83,920 a year). About 3,310 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($77,920). District of Columbia ranks 4th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.98 | $64,440 |
| 25% of workers | $37.21 | $77,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.35 | $83,920 |
| 75% of workers | $62.67 | $130,360 |
| 90% of workers | $81.95 | $170,460 |
Editors pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $84,800 | 5,470 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $102,740 |
| Producers and Directors | $104,270 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $105,390 |
| Writers and Authors | $129,300 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $96,550 |
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