Editors pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for editors is $35.83 an hour ($74,530 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). It is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($63,460).
Pay range for editors in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.01 | $43,710 |
| 25% of workers | $26.61 | $55,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.83 | $74,530 |
| 75% of workers | $47.03 | $97,830 |
| 90% of workers | $59.79 | $124,360 |
Editors pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $75,240 | 110 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page) | $74,530 | 1,690 |
| Reading | $65,130 | 50 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $62,930 | 150 |
| Lancaster | $62,720 | 90 |
| Pittsburgh | $62,710 | 380 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $60,110 | 60 |
| Erie | $58,240 | 50 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $64,550 |
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