How much does an editor make in Dayton?
$78,690a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $37.83 an hour or $6,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.83
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,120Median: $78,690Highest 10%: $119,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,120 | $21.21 | |
| 25th | $59,230 | $28.48 | |
| Median | $78,690 | $37.83 | |
| 75th | $105,500 | $50.70 | |
| 90th | $119,500 | $57.47 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Columbus, OH | $77,810 |
| Cleveland, OH | $73,850 |
| Toledo, OH | $69,270 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,610 |
| Akron, OH | $59,410 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $123,900 |
| Art Director | $89,520 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $70,150 |
| Writer and Author | $64,690 |
| Technical Writer | $64,380 |
| Producer and Director | $64,230 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,010 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,900 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,030 |
| Interior Designer | $60,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $37.83 ($78,690 a year).
Do editors make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $78,690 against $77,920 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $72,160, so Dayton pays 9% more.
Where does Dayton rank for editor pay?
27 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,500 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.