How much does an editor make in Columbus?
$77,810a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $37.41 an hour or $6,484 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.41
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,800Median: $77,810Highest 10%: $133,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $58,810 | $28.27 | |
| Median | $77,810 | $37.41 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.60 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $63.97 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Dayton, OH | $78,690 |
| Cleveland, OH | $73,850 |
| Toledo, OH | $69,270 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,610 |
| Akron, OH | $59,410 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $92,580 |
| Technical Writer | $78,870 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,640 |
| Producer and Director | $76,930 |
| Writer and Author | $76,490 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,280 |
| Camera Operator | $72,540 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $67,330 |
| Graphic Designer | $64,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $37.41 ($77,810 a year).
Do editors make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $77,810 against $77,920 nationally, 0% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $72,160, so Columbus pays 8% more.
Where does Columbus rank for editor pay?
30 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,100 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.