Editors pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for editors is $36.85 an hour ($76,650 a year). About 1,920 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Georgia ranks 11th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.15 | $46,080 |
| 25% of workers | $29.22 | $60,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.85 | $76,650 |
| 75% of workers | $43.44 | $90,360 |
| 90% of workers | $59.62 | $124,000 |
Editors pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $77,680 | 1,380 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $71,340 | 40 |
| Savannah | $61,810 | 60 |
| Gainesville | $50,770 | 40 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $73,200 |
| Technical Writers | $73,070 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $57,880 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $81,910 |
| Writers and Authors | $74,710 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $67,220 |
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