Editors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $80,080 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.50
10th percentile $52,930
90th percentile $113,450
Employed locally 60
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,930
    25th
    $63,050
    50th (median)
    $80,080
    75th
    $103,720
    90th
    $113,450

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 85% Median Editors salary is 15% 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
    Delaware $91,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $87,330
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,310
    Washington $85,250
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $81,910

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $78,110
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,140
    Graphic Designers $62,760
    Technical Writers $80,360
    Producers and Directors $67,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Olympia, WA is $38.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.28 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Olympia, WA is 6.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $52,930 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,050.