Editors Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $78,700 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.84
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $119,990
Employed locally 200
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $63,510
    50th (median)
    $78,700
    75th
    $100,710
    90th
    $119,990

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 77% Median Editors salary is 23% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $87,330
    Connecticut $81,910
    District of Columbia $81,580
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $79,250
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,790

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $65,490
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    Producers and Directors $79,000
    Interior Designers $74,110
    Writers and Authors $83,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Boulder, CO is $37.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.68 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Boulder, CO is 4.6% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,510.