Editors Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $76,230 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.65
10th percentile $43,250
90th percentile $110,490
Employed locally 190
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,250
    25th
    $59,240
    50th (median)
    $76,230
    75th
    $91,240
    90th
    $110,490

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 84% Median Editors salary is 16% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Richmond, VA $74,700
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $74,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,020
    Vallejo, CA $72,580

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,030
    Coaches and Scouts $43,770
    Graphic Designers $59,170
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,410
    Audio and Video Technicians $53,540
    Producers and Directors $51,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Charlottesville, VA is $36.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.08 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.3% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $43,250 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,240.