Editors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $96,270 +27.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.29
10th percentile $51,060
90th percentile $178,130
Employed locally 480
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,060
    25th
    $76,840
    50th (median)
    $96,270
    75th
    $128,560
    90th
    $178,130

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 61% Median Editors salary is 39% 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
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $54,520
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    Art Directors $170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in San Jose, CA is $46.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.96 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in San Jose, CA is 27.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $51,060 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,840.