Editors Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $50,950 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.49
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $106,000
Employed locally 160
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $45,950
    50th (median)
    $50,950
    75th
    $76,580
    90th
    $106,000

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 64% Median Editors salary is 36% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $79,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,220
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $73,250
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $72,800
    Reading, PA $65,130
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $64,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,580
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,320
    Coaches and Scouts $48,870
    Graphic Designers $53,950
    Producers and Directors $74,670
    Audio and Video Technicians $56,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Harrisburg, PA is $24.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.44 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Harrisburg, PA is 32.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,950.