How much does an editor make in Los Angeles?
$100,100a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $48.10 an hour or $8,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.10
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 8,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,570Median: $100,100Highest 10%: $177,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,570 | $26.72 | |
| 25th | $72,210 | $34.72 | |
| Median | $100,100 | $48.10 | |
| 75th | $162,800 | $78.29 | |
| 90th | $177,500 | $85.33 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for editors.
| San Jose, CA | $117,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $81,330 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,570 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $73,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $72,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $70,560 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,490 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Actor | $115,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Lighting Technician | $105,000 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $48.10 ($100,100 a year).
Do editors make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $100,100 against $77,920 nationally, 28% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,030, so Los Angeles pays 2% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for editor pay?
4 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $177,500 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.