Editors Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $80,990 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.94
10th percentile $50,790
90th percentile $161,530
Employed locally 6,000
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,790
    25th
    $72,750
    50th (median)
    $80,990
    75th
    $120,560
    90th
    $161,530

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 65% Median Editors salary is 35% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$95,370
    Graphic Designers$82,360
    Producers and Directors$96,530
    Coaches and Scouts$54,070
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$99,730
    Technical Writers$97,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $38.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.68 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 7.6% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $50,790 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,750.