Editors Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $60,530 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $100,170
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $46,730
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $79,630
    90th
    $100,170

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 68% Median Editors salary is 32% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    California $90,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,370

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Stockton, CA is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.16 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Stockton, CA is 19.6% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,730.