Editors Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $67,750 -10% vs national
Median hourly $32.57
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $104,470
Employed locally 210
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $52,190
    50th (median)
    $67,750
    75th
    $84,350
    90th
    $104,470

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 78% Median Editors salary is 22% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $87,330
    Connecticut $81,910
    District of Columbia $81,580
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $79,250
    Boulder, CO $78,700

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,160
    Producers and Directors $60,830
    Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $112,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Colorado Springs, CO is $32.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.83 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 10% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,190.