Editors Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $94,750 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.55
10th percentile $52,320
90th percentile $165,730
Employed locally 140
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,320
    25th
    $61,010
    50th (median)
    $94,750
    75th
    $104,620
    90th
    $165,730

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 92% Median Editors salary is 8% 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
    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    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 $45,770
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    Public Relations Specialists $76,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,760
    Interior Designers $74,580
    Producers and Directors $76,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Santa Rosa, CA is $45.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.30 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 25.9% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $52,320 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,010.