Editors Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,320 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.04
10th percentile $43,180
90th percentile $98,600
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,180
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $58,320
    75th
    $78,570
    90th
    $98,600

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Southwest Colorado is $28.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.10 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Southwest Colorado is 22.5% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $43,180 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.