Editors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $87,330 +16% vs national
Median hourly $41.98
10th percentile $59,890
90th percentile $133,290
Employed locally 2,110
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,890
    25th
    $73,660
    50th (median)
    $87,330
    75th
    $106,270
    90th
    $133,290

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 78% Median Editors salary is 22% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    Delaware $91,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,310
    Washington $85,250
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $81,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $46,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Seattle, WA is $41.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.54 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Seattle, WA is 16% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $59,890 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,660.