Editors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $99,220 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.70
10th percentile $58,540
90th percentile $175,960
Employed locally 17,280
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,540
    25th
    $77,470
    50th (median)
    $99,220
    75th
    $133,890
    90th
    $175,960

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 102% Median Editors salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    New York $98,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Delaware $91,700
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,570

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Binghamton, NY $78,900
    Glens Falls, NY $74,860
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,300
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $66,880
    Syracuse, NY $64,620

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490
    Art Directors $136,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in New York, NY-NJ is $47.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.73 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 31.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $58,540 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,470.