Editors Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,260 -35.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $122,240
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $40,010
    50th (median)
    $48,260
    75th
    $71,840
    90th
    $122,240

    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

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    Coaches and Scouts $50,090
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    Public Relations Specialists $63,100
    Graphic Designers $57,690
    Audio and Video Technicians $50,240
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $42,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Capital/Northern New York is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.77 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Capital/Northern New York is 35.9% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,010.