Editors Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $86,870 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.77
10th percentile $39,330
90th percentile $118,560
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,330
    25th
    $62,180
    50th (median)
    $86,870
    75th
    $115,160
    90th
    $118,560

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 114% Median Editors salary is 14% above 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
    New York $98,620
    California $90,570
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,930
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $79,250
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $76,770
    Coaches and Scouts $45,980
    Graphic Designers $63,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,530
    Interpreters and Translators $77,320
    Technical Writers $77,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Salem, OR is $41.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.01 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Salem, OR is 15.4% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,330 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,180.