Editors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $79,360 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.16
10th percentile $57,360
90th percentile $148,410
Employed locally 60
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,360
    25th
    $62,120
    50th (median)
    $79,360
    75th
    $100,880
    90th
    $148,410

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 85% Median Editors salary is 15% 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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    Interpreters and Translators $53,570
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $38.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.36 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 5.4% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $57,360 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,120.