How much does an editor make in Atlanta?
$77,680a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.35 an hour or $6,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.35
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,820Median: $77,680Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,820 | $26.36 | |
| 25th | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| Median | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| 75th | $96,210 | $46.25 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.66 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Savannah, GA | $61,810 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $54,000 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $37.35 ($77,680 a year).
Do editors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $77,680 against $77,920 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $76,650, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for editor pay?
32 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,400 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.