How much does an editor make in Albany?
$77,570a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $37.29 an hour or $6,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.29
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,400Median: $77,570Highest 10%: $146,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $65,200 | $31.35 | |
| Median | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 75th | $104,600 | $50.30 | |
| 90th | $146,700 | $70.52 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for editors.
| New York, NY | $102,100 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $78,990 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,130 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,620 |
| Buffalo, NY | $71,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $69,190 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $101,300 |
| Technical Writer | $90,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,080 |
| Producer and Director | $78,810 |
| Writer and Author | $78,050 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $69,470 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,240 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $67,220 |
| Graphic Designer | $63,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $37.29 ($77,570 a year).
Do editors make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $77,570 against $77,920 nationally, 0% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,500, so Albany pays 24% less.
Where does Albany rank for editor pay?
33 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.