Editors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $59,710 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.71
10th percentile $37,190
90th percentile $109,500
Employed locally 60
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,190
    25th
    $46,560
    50th (median)
    $59,710
    75th
    $82,290
    90th
    $109,500

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 88% Median Editors salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    California $90,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,370

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,800
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    Public Relations Specialists $69,640
    Graphic Designers $59,160
    Producers and Directors $72,900
    Audio and Video Technicians $50,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Bakersfield, CA is $28.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.44 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.7% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,190 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,560.