How much does an editor make in New Jersey?
$81,680a year
Median yearly pay for editors in New Jersey. That is $39.27 an hour or $6,807 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.27
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,150Median: $81,680Highest 10%: $138,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,150 | $25.55 | |
| 25th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| Median | $81,680 | $39.27 | |
| 75th | $107,800 | $51.84 | |
| 90th | $138,600 | $66.64 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $102,100 |
| Trenton, NJ | $86,870 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,240 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,530 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $73,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 3. Connecticut | $85,950 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $83,920 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $83,170 |
| 6. New Jersey | $81,680 |
| 7. Virginia | $80,590 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $77,960 |
| 9. Colorado | $77,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.27 ($81,680 a year).
Do editors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $81,680 against $77,920 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for editor pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays editors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $102,100 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.