Editors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $65,430 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.46
10th percentile $38,590
90th percentile $106,120
Employed locally 710
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,590
    25th
    $47,680
    50th (median)
    $65,430
    75th
    $87,820
    90th
    $106,120

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 77% Median Editors salary is 23% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $58,240
    Tucson, AZ $58,200

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,350
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    Graphic Designers $52,450
    Coaches and Scouts $48,000
    Interpreters and Translators $48,200
    Interior Designers $63,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Phoenix, AZ is $31.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.11 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 13.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,590 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,680.