How much does an editor make in Cleveland?
$73,850a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $35.50 an hour or $6,154 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.50
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,820Median: $73,850Highest 10%: $117,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $52,620 | $25.30 | |
| Median | $73,850 | $35.50 | |
| 75th | $92,150 | $44.30 | |
| 90th | $117,300 | $56.41 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Dayton, OH | $78,690 |
| Columbus, OH | $77,810 |
| Toledo, OH | $69,270 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,610 |
| Akron, OH | $59,410 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Technical Writer | $75,810 |
| Musician and Singer | $74,440 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $65,410 |
| Interior Designer | $62,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $35.50 ($73,850 a year).
Do editors make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $73,850 against $77,920 nationally, 5% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $72,160, so Cleveland pays 2% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for editor pay?
51 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,300 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.