How much does an editor make in Providence?
$76,180a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $36.63 an hour or $6,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.63
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,460Median: $76,180Highest 10%: $99,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $56,730 | $27.27 | |
| Median | $76,180 | $36.63 | |
| 75th | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| 90th | $99,530 | $47.85 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for editors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
| Graphic Designer | $70,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $36.63 ($76,180 a year).
Do editors make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $76,180 against $77,920 nationally, 2% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $77,960, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for editor pay?
41 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,530 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.