How much does an editor make in Cincinnati?
$62,610a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $30.10 an hour or $5,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.10
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $62,610Highest 10%: $113,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $49,060 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 75th | $91,610 | $44.04 | |
| 90th | $113,200 | $54.41 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Dayton, OH | $78,690 |
| Columbus, OH | $77,810 |
| Cleveland, OH | $73,850 |
| Toledo, OH | $69,270 |
| Akron, OH | $59,410 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $104,000 |
| Art Director | $97,360 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $95,160 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $85,690 |
| Technical Writer | $79,140 |
| Producer and Director | $67,620 |
| Lighting Technician | $64,330 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,040 |
| Camera Operator | $63,970 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $30.10 ($62,610 a year).
Do editors make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $62,610 against $77,920 nationally, 20% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $72,160, so Cincinnati pays 13% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for editor pay?
113 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,200 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.