Editors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $76,160 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.62
10th percentile $43,250
90th percentile $124,770
Employed locally 720
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,250
    25th
    $50,150
    50th (median)
    $76,160
    75th
    $96,890
    90th
    $124,770

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 74% Median Editors salary is 26% 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 San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in San Diego, CA is $36.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.23 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in San Diego, CA is 1.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $43,250 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,150.