Editors pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for editors is $37.43 an hour ($77,850 a year). About 1,860 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($77,920). Washington ranks 10th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.19 | $50,320 |
| 25% of workers | $27.36 | $56,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.43 | $77,850 |
| 75% of workers | $48.36 | $100,580 |
| 90% of workers | $61.84 | $128,630 |
Editors pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $79,660 | 1,380 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $73,470 | 40 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $68,830 | 70 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $67,810 | 90 |
| Bellingham | $62,290 | 30 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $87,470 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $100,030 |
| Producers and Directors | $81,550 |
| Technical Writers | $104,070 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $54,760 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,700 |
| Art Directors | $121,170 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $61,750 |
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