Editors Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $60,240 -20% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $104,670
Employed locally 420
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $42,780
    50th (median)
    $60,240
    75th
    $81,510
    90th
    $104,670

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 81% Median Editors salary is 19% 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
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,880
    Producers and Directors $62,810
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Pittsburgh, PA is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.04 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 20% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,780.