Editors Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $63,190 -16% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $38,360
90th percentile $119,670
Employed locally 360
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,360
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $63,190
    75th
    $84,190
    90th
    $119,670

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 66% Median Editors salary is 34% 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
    Connecticut $81,910
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    Ogden, UT $77,570
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $69,990
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $62,320
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $60,520

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $52,630
    Coaches and Scouts $40,010
    Producers and Directors $70,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Salt Lake City, UT is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 16% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,360 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.