Editors Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $63,620 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.59
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $120,130
Employed locally 200
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $47,180
    50th (median)
    $63,620
    75th
    $87,110
    90th
    $120,130

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 90% Median Editors salary is 10% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Binghamton, NY $78,900
    Glens Falls, NY $74,860
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,300
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $66,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,440
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,320
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,210
    Producers and Directors $77,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Buffalo, NY is $30.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.32 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Buffalo, NY is 15.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,180.