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How much does an editor make in Bakersfield?

$62,490a year

Median yearly pay for editors in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $30.04 an hour or $5,208 a month.

Hourly
$30.04
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
114 of 182
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,160Median: $62,490Highest 10%: $127,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,160$18.83
25th$49,190$23.65
Median$62,490$30.04
75th$94,260$45.32
90th$127,800$61.44

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for editors.

San Jose, CA$117,600
San Francisco, CA$102,900
Los Angeles, CA$100,100
Santa Rosa, CA$81,330
Oxnard, CA$80,570
San Diego, CA$78,870
Sacramento, CA$78,800
Santa Maria, CA$73,300
Fresno, CA$72,300
Riverside, CA$70,560
Salinas, CA$63,680
Editor salary in California Editor salary in all states

Related jobs in Bakersfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Producer and Director$92,510
Interior Designer$76,780
Public Relations Specialist$76,580
Interpreter and Translator$63,900
Graphic Designer$61,970
Photographer$56,220
Audio and Video Technician$54,690
Floral Designer$44,450
Coach and Scout$43,170
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,010
Salaries for every job in Bakersfield, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an editor make an hour in Bakersfield?

The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $30.04 ($62,490 a year).

Do editors make more in Bakersfield than the national average?

No: $62,490 against $77,920 nationally, 20% less.

How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $98,030, so Bakersfield pays 36% less.

Where does Bakersfield rank for editor pay?

114 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does an editor make starting out in Bakersfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,800 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.