How much does an editor make in Oregon?
$71,540a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Oregon. That is $34.39 an hour or $5,962 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.39
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,660Median: $71,540Highest 10%: $111,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,660 | $21.47 | |
| 25th | $57,740 | $27.76 | |
| Median | $71,540 | $34.39 | |
| 75th | $90,740 | $43.63 | |
| 90th | $111,400 | $53.55 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salem, OR | $80,650 |
| Portland, OR | $75,430 |
| Bend, OR | $61,890 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,460 |
| Medford, OR | $57,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 16. North Carolina | $73,740 |
| 17. Nevada | $72,510 |
| 18. Ohio | $72,160 |
| 19. Oregon | $71,540 |
| 20. Vermont | $66,860 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,510 |
| 22. Utah | $65,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $34.39 ($71,540 a year).
Do editors make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $71,540 against $77,920 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Oregon rank for editor pay?
Oregon ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays editors the most?
Salem, OR, with a median of $80,650 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.