How much does an editor make in Phoenix?
$64,970a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $31.24 an hour or $5,414 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.24
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,370Median: $64,970Highest 10%: $110,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,370 | $20.37 | |
| 25th | $59,730 | $28.72 | |
| Median | $64,970 | $31.24 | |
| 75th | $86,070 | $41.38 | |
| 90th | $110,500 | $53.11 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Tucson, AZ | $59,420 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $96,670 |
| Technical Writer | $83,480 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,440 |
| Producer and Director | $72,740 |
| Camera Operator | $71,080 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,490 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $67,890 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $66,360 |
| Interior Designer | $61,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $31.24 ($64,970 a year).
Do editors make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $64,970 against $77,920 nationally, 17% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $63,090, so Phoenix pays 3% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for editor pay?
93 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,500 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.