Editors pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for editors is $34.39 an hour ($71,540 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Oregon ranks 19th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.47 | $44,660 |
| 25% of workers | $27.76 | $57,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.39 | $71,540 |
| 75% of workers | $43.62 | $90,740 |
| 90% of workers | $53.56 | $111,390 |
Editors pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | $80,650 | 100 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $75,430 | 700 |
| Bend | $61,890 | 50 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $58,460 | 90 |
| Medford | $57,910 | 30 |
Oregon 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 Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $74,900 |
| Writers and Authors | $80,540 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $66,300 |
| Technical Writers | $84,000 |
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