How much does an editor make in Denver?
$78,670a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $37.82 an hour or $6,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.82
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,600Median: $78,670Highest 10%: $113,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| 25th | $57,830 | $27.80 | |
| Median | $78,670 | $37.82 | |
| 75th | $97,550 | $46.90 | |
| 90th | $113,000 | $54.31 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Boulder, CO | $81,090 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $76,270 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $75,590 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $103,400 |
| Art Director | $99,990 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,420 |
| Film and Video Editor | $93,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $91,290 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,230 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $83,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $82,930 |
| Producer and Director | $80,590 |
| Interior Designer | $80,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $37.82 ($78,670 a year).
Do editors make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $78,670 against $77,920 nationally, 1% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $77,870, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for editor pay?
28 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,000 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.