Editors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $74,520 -1% vs national
Median hourly $35.83
10th percentile $45,840
90th percentile $127,420
Employed locally 1,410
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,840
    25th
    $51,470
    50th (median)
    $74,520
    75th
    $90,910
    90th
    $127,420

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 86% Median Editors salary is 14% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,990
    Savannah, GA $64,440
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,620
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $62,910
    Michigan $62,140
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $60,540

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,850
    Public Relations Specialists$76,940
    Graphic Designers$59,470
    Producers and Directors$78,330
    Coaches and Scouts$38,910
    Interior Designers$65,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Atlanta, GA is $35.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.67 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Atlanta, GA is 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $45,840 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,470.