Editors Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $58,050 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $34,380
90th percentile $102,810
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,380
    25th
    $42,370
    50th (median)
    $58,050
    75th
    $86,020
    90th
    $102,810

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 86% Median Editors salary is 14% 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
    Richmond, VA $74,700
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $74,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,020

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $27,820
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    Public Relations Specialists $50,330
    Graphic Designers $49,860
    Audio and Video Technicians $47,790
    Producers and Directors $46,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Roanoke, VA is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.55 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Roanoke, VA is 22.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,380 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,370.