Editors Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Virginia
Editors in Virginia earn a median salary of $70,413 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.4% vs the national median of $75,260. An estimated 1,410 editors are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $53,670 to $77,980 depending on location.
$70,413
Avg median salary in Virginia
$77,980
Highest paying metro
$53,670
Lowest paying metro
1,410
Employed in Virginia
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inEditors salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern West Virginia | $77,980 | $29,200 | $96,940 | 90 |
| Southern West Virginia | $77,980 | $37,310 | $87,940 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $76,760 | $41,990 | $96,890 | 350 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $76,230 | $59,240 | $91,240 | 190 |
| Richmond, VA | $74,700 | $50,430 | $93,550 | 320 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $67,930 | $47,010 | $85,490 | 350 |
| Roanoke, VA | $58,050 | $42,370 | $86,020 | 40 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $53,670 | $43,290 | $75,200 | 40 |