Editors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for editors is $48.79 an hour ($101,480 a year). About 16,800 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($77,920). New York ranks 1st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.84 | $57,910 |
| 25% of workers | $36.92 | $76,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.79 | $101,480 |
| 75% of workers | $67.46 | $140,320 |
| 90% of workers | $86.24 | $179,370 |
Editors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $102,120 | 16,600 |
| Glens Falls | $78,990 | 60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $77,570 | 260 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $77,130 | 80 |
| Rochester | $76,620 | 190 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $71,520 | 200 |
| Syracuse | $69,190 | 70 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $81,250 |
| Producers and Directors | $107,550 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $78,590 |
| Art Directors | $137,320 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $100,770 |
| Film and Video Editors | $103,440 |
| Technical Writers | $98,310 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $59,740 |
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