How much does an editor make in Boulder?
$81,090a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $38.99 an hour or $6,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.99
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,300Median: $81,090Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,300 | $20.34 | |
| 25th | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| Median | $81,090 | $38.99 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.74 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.68 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Denver, CO | $78,670 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $76,270 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $75,590 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $134,100 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $108,000 |
| Art Director | $107,100 |
| Technical Writer | $105,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $98,680 |
| Writer and Author | $83,540 |
| Producer and Director | $81,500 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $81,180 |
| Interior Designer | $80,850 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $75,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $38.99 ($81,090 a year).
Do editors make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $81,090 against $77,920 nationally, 4% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $77,870, so Boulder pays 4% more.
Where does Boulder rank for editor pay?
12 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,100 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.