Editors Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $61,950 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $94,700
Employed locally 80
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $46,160
    50th (median)
    $61,950
    75th
    $78,020
    90th
    $94,700

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 89% Median Editors salary is 11% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    New York $98,620
    California $90,570
    Salem, OR $86,870
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,930
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $79,250

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,970
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Eugene, OR is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.39 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Eugene, OR is 17.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,160.