Editors Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $74,020 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.59
10th percentile $44,820
90th percentile $108,310
Employed locally 670
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,820
    25th
    $58,220
    50th (median)
    $74,020
    75th
    $82,160
    90th
    $108,310

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 78% Median Editors salary is 22% 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
    New York $98,620
    California $90,570
    Salem, OR $86,870
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,930
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $79,250

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,840
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    Producers and Directors $83,250
    Art Directors $155,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Portland, OR-WA is $35.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.38 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Portland, OR-WA is 1.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $44,820 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,220.