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How much does an editor make in Raleigh?

$76,360a year

Median yearly pay for editors in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $36.71 an hour or $6,363 a month.

Hourly
$36.71
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
38 of 182
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,260Median: $76,360Highest 10%: $103,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,260$22.72
25th$59,600$28.65
Median$76,360$36.71
75th$86,280$41.48
90th$103,400$49.72

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for editors.

Durham, NC$80,410
Charlotte, NC$77,730
Greensboro, NC$66,540
Asheville, NC$66,210
Winston-Salem, NC$63,130
Virginia Beach, VA$59,570
Editor salary in North Carolina Editor salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Art Director$104,000
Technical Writer$93,580
Commercial and Industrial Designer$87,620
Special Effects Artist and Animator$79,360
Writer and Author$69,100
Public Relations Specialist$68,790
Producer and Director$67,460
Interior Designer$64,480
Camera Operator$62,720
Graphic Designer$61,700
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an editor make an hour in Raleigh?

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $36.71 ($76,360 a year).

Do editors make more in Raleigh than the national average?

No: $76,360 against $77,920 nationally, 2% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $73,740, so Raleigh pays 4% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for editor pay?

38 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does an editor make starting out in Raleigh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,400 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.