How much does an editor make in Philadelphia?
$74,530a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $35.83 an hour or $6,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.83
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,710Median: $74,530Highest 10%: $124,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| 25th | $55,350 | $26.61 | |
| Median | $74,530 | $35.83 | |
| 75th | $97,830 | $47.03 | |
| 90th | $124,400 | $59.79 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Allentown, PA | $75,240 |
| Reading, PA | $65,130 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,930 |
| Lancaster, PA | $62,720 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,710 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,110 |
| Erie, PA | $58,240 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $35.83 ($74,530 a year).
Do editors make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $74,530 against $77,920 nationally, 4% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $63,460, so Philadelphia pays 17% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for editor pay?
48 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,400 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.