Editors Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Editors in California earn a median salary of $75,443 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.2% vs the national median of $75,260. An estimated 13,680 editors are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $59,710 to $99,720 depending on location.
$75,443
Avg median salary in California
$99,720
Highest paying metro
$59,710
Lowest paying metro
13,680
Employed in California
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inEditors salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $99,720 | $74,920 | $131,100 | 2,350 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,270 | $76,840 | $128,560 | 480 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $94,750 | $61,010 | $104,620 | 140 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $90,570 | $67,580 | $134,390 | 8,690 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,360 | $62,120 | $100,880 | 60 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $77,890 | $42,020 | $93,120 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,160 | $50,150 | $96,890 | 720 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,380 | $51,170 | $84,350 | 130 |
| Sacramento, CA | $75,260 | $56,410 | $97,480 | 360 |
| Vallejo, CA | $72,580 | $44,190 | $115,040 | 40 |
| Salinas, CA | $69,090 | $53,160 | $81,420 | 40 |
| Chico, CA | $67,390 | $51,490 | $96,460 | 30 |
| North Coast Region of California | $67,360 | $67,360 | $67,360 | — |
| Santa Maria, CA | $66,980 | $45,260 | $82,760 | 80 |
| Riverside, CA | $66,040 | $50,150 | $83,390 | 320 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,940 | $46,950 | $78,420 | 110 |
| Stockton, CA | $60,530 | $46,730 | $79,630 | 40 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,710 | $46,560 | $82,290 | 60 |