How much does an editor make in New York?
$101,500a year
Median yearly pay for editors in New York. That is $48.79 an hour or $8,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.79
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 16,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,910Median: $101,500Highest 10%: $179,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| 25th | $76,790 | $36.92 | |
| Median | $101,500 | $48.79 | |
| 75th | $140,300 | $67.46 | |
| 90th | $179,400 | $86.24 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $102,100 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $78,990 |
| Albany, NY | $77,570 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,130 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,620 |
| Buffalo, NY | $71,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $69,190 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.79 ($101,500 a year).
Do editors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $101,500 against $77,920 nationally, 30% more.
Where does New York rank for editor pay?
New York ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in New York 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.