Editors Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $66,040 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.75
10th percentile $39,740
90th percentile $120,620
Employed locally 320
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,740
    25th
    $50,150
    50th (median)
    $66,040
    75th
    $83,390
    90th
    $120,620

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    California $90,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,370

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,440
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    Graphic Designers $62,040
    Public Relations Specialists $73,740
    Producers and Directors $81,720
    Interpreters and Translators $77,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Riverside, CA is $31.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.47 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Riverside, CA is 12.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,740 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,150.