Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New Hampshire
$78,000 / year
≈ $6,500 per month · $37.50 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for New Hampshire · median $69,000
25th percentile
$57,000Average
$78,00075th percentile
$91,500
$57,000Average
$78,00075th percentile
$91,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Editor salary by state
Alabama$75,000
Alaska$76,500
Arizona$76,500
Arkansas$54,000
California$115,500
Colorado$82,000
Connecticut$99,000
Delaware$80,000
District of Columbia$113,000
Florida$80,000
Georgia$84,000
Hawaii$68,500
Illinois$83,500
Indiana$65,000
Iowa$70,000
Kansas$72,000
Kentucky$75,000
Louisiana$65,000
Maine$66,000
Maryland$86,000
Massachusetts$93,000
Michigan$69,000
Minnesota$71,500
Mississippi$60,500
Missouri$70,500
Montana$70,500
Nebraska$54,500
Nevada$76,000
New Hampshire$78,000
New Jersey$111,000
New Mexico$73,000
New York$121,000
North Carolina$80,000
North Dakota$62,500
Ohio$80,000
Oklahoma$57,500
Oregon$77,500
Pennsylvania$74,500
Rhode Island$79,500
South Carolina$70,500
South Dakota$62,500
Tennessee$69,500
Texas$59,500
Utah$76,000
Vermont$84,000
Virginia$93,000
Washington$87,000
West Virginia$64,000
Wisconsin$73,000
Wyoming$55,000
About this role
Editor is a professional role within the function in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Editors do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
- Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
- Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
- Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
- Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
Top skills: Reading Comprehension Writing Critical Thinking Active Listening Speaking Time Management
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Editor pay by experience level
Entry level$42,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$59,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$80,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$110,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$159,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
9,800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Editor salary by industry
Publishing Industries
34,380 workers
$88,500Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
33,490 workers
$88,000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
18,260 workers
$90,500Broadcasting and Content Providers
10,130 workers
$98,500Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
7,760 workers
$127,500Motion Picture and Video Industries
7,540 workers
$129,000Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers
7,040 workers
$104,000Educational Services
5,020 workers
$83,000Computer Systems Design and Related Services
4,440 workers
$63,000Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
4,410 workers
$93,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Editor pays 6% above the average across 45 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Fashion Designer$94,500
Film and Video Editors$89,000
Public Relations Specialist$87,000
Technical Writer$100,500
Sound Engineering Technician$84,000
Designers, All Other$82,000
Careers related to Editor
Film and Video Editors$89,000
Writers and Authors$89,000
Technical Writer$100,500
Talent Director$117,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Editor make?
The average base salary for a Editor in the United States is $93,500 per year, or about $44.95 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $59,500 and $110,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?
The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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