Editors pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for editors is $38.74 an hour ($80,590 a year). About 2,720 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($77,920). Virginia ranks 7th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| 25% of workers | $28.36 | $58,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.74 | $80,590 |
| 75% of workers | $52.45 | $109,090 |
| 90% of workers | $69.62 | $144,810 |
Editors pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $75,800 | 160 |
| Richmond | $70,380 | 290 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $59,570 | 260 |
| Roanoke | $58,100 | 30 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $80,380 |
| Technical Writers | $93,600 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $63,030 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,000 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,140 |
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