Editors Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $74,430 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.78
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $237,430
Employed locally 90
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $56,250
    50th (median)
    $74,430
    75th
    $100,070
    90th
    $237,430

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 102% Median Editors salary is 2% above 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $87,330
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,310
    Washington $85,250
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $81,910

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,590
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    Producers and Directors $60,440
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,450
    Photographers $36,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Spokane, WA is $35.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.73 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Spokane, WA is 1.1% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,250.