How much does an editor make in Georgia?
$76,650a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Georgia. That is $36.85 an hour or $6,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.85
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,080Median: $76,650Highest 10%: $124,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| 25th | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| Median | $76,650 | $36.85 | |
| 75th | $90,360 | $43.44 | |
| 90th | $124,000 | $59.62 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $77,680 |
| Augusta, GA | $71,340 |
| Savannah, GA | $61,810 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $54,000 |
| Gainesville, GA | $50,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 8. Rhode Island | $77,960 |
| 9. Colorado | $77,870 |
| 10. Washington | $77,850 |
| 11. Georgia | $76,650 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,060 |
| 13. Maryland | $75,550 |
| 14. Delaware | $75,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $36.85 ($76,650 a year).
Do editors make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $76,650 against $77,920 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Georgia rank for editor pay?
Georgia ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays editors the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $77,680 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.