Editors Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $67,390 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.40
10th percentile $40,100
90th percentile $103,820
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,100
    25th
    $51,490
    50th (median)
    $67,390
    75th
    $96,460
    90th
    $103,820

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 98% Median Editors salary is 2% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    California $90,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,370

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,510
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    Floral Designers $35,540
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $45,070
    Writers and Authors $68,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Chico, CA is $32.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.91 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Chico, CA is 10.5% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $40,100 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,490.