How much does an editor make in Colorado?
$77,870a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Colorado. That is $37.44 an hour or $6,489 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.44
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,570Median: $77,870Highest 10%: $115,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,570 | $21.43 | |
| 25th | $58,510 | $28.13 | |
| Median | $77,870 | $37.44 | |
| 75th | $98,170 | $47.20 | |
| 90th | $115,900 | $55.74 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $81,090 |
| Denver, CO | $78,670 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $76,270 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $75,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 6. New Jersey | $81,680 |
| 7. Virginia | $80,590 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $77,960 |
| 9. Colorado | $77,870 |
| 10. Washington | $77,850 |
| 11. Georgia | $76,650 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $37.44 ($77,870 a year).
Do editors make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $77,870 against $77,920 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Colorado rank for editor pay?
Colorado ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays editors the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $81,090 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.