Editors Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Washington
Editors in Washington earn a median salary of $74,404 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.1% vs the national median of $75,260. An estimated 8,410 editors are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $59,290 to $87,330 depending on location.
$74,404
Avg median salary in Washington
$87,330
Highest paying metro
$59,290
Lowest paying metro
8,410
Employed in Washington
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Editors salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $87,330 | $73,660 | $106,270 | 2,110 |
| Kennewick, WA | $86,310 | $61,470 | $90,290 | 30 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $80,990 | $72,750 | $120,560 | 6,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $80,080 | $63,050 | $103,720 | 60 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,430 | $56,250 | $100,070 | 90 |
| Bremerton, WA | $65,460 | $57,870 | $90,470 | 30 |
| Western Washington | $61,340 | $50,670 | $94,020 | 40 |
| Bellingham, WA | $59,290 | $51,370 | $79,990 | 50 |