How much does an editor make in Portland?
$75,430a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $36.26 an hour or $6,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.26
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $75,430Highest 10%: $113,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| Median | $75,430 | $36.26 | |
| 75th | $92,220 | $44.34 | |
| 90th | $113,100 | $54.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Salem, OR | $80,650 |
| Bend, OR | $61,890 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,460 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $36.26 ($75,430 a year).
Do editors make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $75,430 against $77,920 nationally, 3% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $71,540, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for editor pay?
45 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,100 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.