Editors Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $77,610 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.31
10th percentile $50,490
90th percentile $124,870
Employed locally 150
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,490
    25th
    $64,140
    50th (median)
    $77,610
    75th
    $102,470
    90th
    $124,870

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 81% Median Editors salary is 19% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,220
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $73,250
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $63,220

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $78,420
    Coaches and Scouts $60,310
    Graphic Designers $63,030
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,180
    Writers and Authors $80,350
    Producers and Directors $87,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Trenton, NJ is $37.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.31 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Trenton, NJ is 3.1% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $50,490 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,140.