How much does an editor make in California?
$98,030a year
Median yearly pay for editors in California. That is $47.13 an hour or $8,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.13
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 14,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,510Median: $98,030Highest 10%: $173,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,510 | $25.25 | |
| 25th | $71,090 | $34.18 | |
| Median | $98,030 | $47.13 | |
| 75th | $136,800 | $65.78 | |
| 90th | $173,600 | $83.46 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 Cruz, CA | $77,890 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $73,770 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $73,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $72,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $70,560 |
| Chico, CA | $67,390 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 1. New York | $101,500 |
| 2. California | $98,030 |
| 3. Connecticut | $85,950 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $83,920 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $83,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.13 ($98,030 a year).
Do editors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $98,030 against $77,920 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for editor pay?
California ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays editors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $117,600 a year.
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.