Editors Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $74,700 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.92
10th percentile $38,520
90th percentile $108,130
Employed locally 320
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,520
    25th
    $50,430
    50th (median)
    $74,700
    75th
    $93,550
    90th
    $108,130

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 89% Median Editors salary is 11% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Charlottesville, VA $76,230
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $74,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,020
    Vallejo, CA $72,580

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Interior Designers $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Richmond, VA is $35.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.53 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Richmond, VA is 0.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,520 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,430.