How much does an editor make in Honolulu?
$54,690a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $26.29 an hour or $4,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.29
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 157 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,720Median: $54,690Highest 10%: $107,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| 25th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| Median | $54,690 | $26.29 | |
| 75th | $81,730 | $39.29 | |
| 90th | $107,200 | $51.54 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for editors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,200 |
| Disc Jockey | $94,200 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $79,750 |
| Music Director and Composer | $69,330 |
| Producer and Director | $65,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,780 |
| Interior Designer | $62,330 |
| Entertainer and Performer | $61,050 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $60,150 |
| Graphic Designer | $58,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $26.29 ($54,690 a year).
Do editors make more in Honolulu than the national average?
No: $54,690 against $77,920 nationally, 30% less.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $55,070, so Honolulu pays 1% less.
Where does Honolulu rank for editor pay?
157 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,200 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.