SOC 27-3041 · May 2025 · United States
Editors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$77,920 /year
The median wage for Editors across the United States is $77,920 per year, measured over 91,690 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $101,480.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Editors
Pay for this occupation varies by 120.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $101,480 and Texas pays $45,950.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $101,480 | 16,800 | |
| 2 | California | $98,030 | 14,830 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $85,950 | 1,050 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $83,920 | 3,310 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $83,170 | 3,100 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $81,680 | 2,120 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $80,590 | 2,720 | |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $77,960 | 340 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $77,870 | 1,830 | |
| 10 | Washington | $77,850 | 1,860 |
States with the most Editors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 16,800 | $101,480 | |
| 2 | California | 14,830 | $98,030 | |
| 3 | Texas | 6,460 | $45,950 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 4,560 | $76,060 | |
| 5 | Florida | 3,790 | $73,950 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 3,310 | $83,920 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 3,240 | $63,460 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 3,100 | $83,170 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 2,720 | $80,590 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 2,120 | $81,680 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $117,580 | 560 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $102,940 | 2,040 |
| 3 | New York | $102,120 | 16,600 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $100,050 | 8,830 |
| 5 | New Haven | $98,550 | 110 |
| 6 | Bridgeport | $88,610 | 340 |
| 7 | Waterbury | $87,150 | 230 |
| 8 | Trenton | $86,870 | 150 |
| 9 | Boston | $86,410 | 2,480 |
| 10 | Washington | $84,800 | 5,470 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.