Editors Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $99,720 +32.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.94
10th percentile $56,020
90th percentile $165,650
Employed locally 2,350
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,020
    25th
    $74,920
    50th (median)
    $99,720
    75th
    $131,100
    90th
    $165,650

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 75% Median Editors salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,570

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $79,360

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $98,460
    Coaches and Scouts $47,260
    Producers and Directors $122,210
    Graphic Designers $89,490
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $99,420
    Art Directors $158,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in San Francisco, CA is $47.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.65 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in San Francisco, CA is 32.5% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $56,020 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,920.