Editors Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $62,400 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $42,410
90th percentile $104,320
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,410
    25th
    $57,920
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $75,520
    90th
    $104,320

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 65% Median Editors salary is 35% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $80,360
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,380
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $67,930
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $63,190
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $60,520

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,410
    Public Relations Specialists $72,240
    Coaches and Scouts $36,230
    Graphic Designers $57,700
    Audio and Video Technicians $48,060
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Anchorage, AK is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.16 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Anchorage, AK is 17.1% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $42,410 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,920.