Editors Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $59,290 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.51
10th percentile $50,890
90th percentile $101,470
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,890
    25th
    $51,370
    50th (median)
    $59,290
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $101,470

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 73% Median Editors salary is 27% 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
    Delaware $91,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $87,330
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,310
    Washington $85,250
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $81,910

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,340
    Public Relations Specialists $70,810
    Graphic Designers $59,720
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $46,590
    Producers and Directors $92,220
    Interior Designers $62,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Bellingham, WA is $28.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.97 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Bellingham, WA is 21.2% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $50,890 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,370.