How much does an editor make in District of Columbia?
$83,920a year
Median yearly pay for editors in District of Columbia. That is $40.35 an hour or $6,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.35
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,440Median: $83,920Highest 10%: $170,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| 25th | $77,400 | $37.21 | |
| Median | $83,920 | $40.35 | |
| 75th | $130,400 | $62.67 | |
| 90th | $170,500 | $81.95 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $84,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 1. New York | $101,500 |
| 2. California | $98,030 |
| 3. Connecticut | $85,950 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $83,920 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $83,170 |
| 6. New Jersey | $81,680 |
| 7. Virginia | $80,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $40.35 ($83,920 a year).
Do editors make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $83,920 against $77,920 nationally, 8% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for editor pay?
District of Columbia ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays editors the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $84,800 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.