Editors Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $59,100 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $113,750
Employed locally 100
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $38,950
    50th (median)
    $59,100
    75th
    $79,180
    90th
    $113,750

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 93% Median Editors salary is 7% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $79,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,220
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $73,250
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $72,800
    Reading, PA $65,130
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $64,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,280
    Producers and Directors$64,880
    Floral Designers$34,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Scranton, PA is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.24 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Scranton, PA is 21.5% below 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,950.