How much does an editor make in Pennsylvania?
$63,460a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Pennsylvania. That is $30.51 an hour or $5,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.51
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,240Median: $63,460Highest 10%: $114,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| 75th | $87,770 | $42.20 | |
| 90th | $114,600 | $55.08 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $75,240 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,530 |
| Reading, PA | $65,130 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,930 |
| Lancaster, PA | $62,720 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,710 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,110 |
| Erie, PA | $58,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 23. Wisconsin | $64,270 |
| 24. New Mexico | $64,250 |
| 25. Alaska | $63,630 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
| 27. Alabama | $63,330 |
| 28. Arizona | $63,090 |
| 29. Michigan | $63,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $30.51 ($63,460 a year).
Do editors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $63,460 against $77,920 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for editor pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays editors the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $75,240 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.