Editors Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $63,290 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.43
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $129,290
Employed locally 190
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $48,580
    50th (median)
    $63,290
    75th
    $99,980
    90th
    $129,290

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 85% Median Editors salary is 15% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Binghamton, NY $78,900
    Glens Falls, NY $74,860
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,300
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $66,880

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Rochester, NY is $30.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.17 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Rochester, NY is 15.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,580.