Editors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $77,190 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.11
10th percentile $47,640
90th percentile $107,990
Employed locally 1,010
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,640
    25th
    $60,200
    50th (median)
    $77,190
    75th
    $94,680
    90th
    $107,990

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 75% Median Editors salary is 25% 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

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$77,530
    Graphic Designers$74,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,700
    Interior Designers$74,120
    Coaches and Scouts$47,010
    Technical Writers$104,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Denver, CO is $37.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.31 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Denver, CO is 2.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $47,640 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,200.