Editors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $75,260 +0% vs national
Median hourly $36.18
10th percentile $45,980
90th percentile $125,410
Employed locally 360
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,980
    25th
    $56,410
    50th (median)
    $75,260
    75th
    $97,480
    90th
    $125,410

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 80% Median Editors salary is 20% 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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Sacramento, CA is $36.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.28 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Sacramento, CA is 0% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $45,980 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,410.