Editors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $72,300 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.76
10th percentile $48,250
90th percentile $132,900
Employed locally 240
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,250
    25th
    $61,560
    50th (median)
    $72,300
    75th
    $95,440
    90th
    $132,900

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 84% Median Editors salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    New York $98,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Delaware $91,700

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Binghamton, NY $78,900
    Glens Falls, NY $74,860
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $66,880
    Syracuse, NY $64,620

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Producers and Directors $74,260
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Albany, NY is $34.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.52 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Albany, NY is 3.9% below the national median of $75,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Editors in Albany?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $48,250 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,560.