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How much does an editor make in Rhode Island?

$77,960a year

Median yearly pay for editors in Rhode Island. That is $37.48 an hour or $6,497 a month.

Hourly
$37.48
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among states
8 of 50
Jobs in the state
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,900Median: $77,960Highest 10%: $102,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,900$24.47
25th$59,000$28.37
Median$77,960$37.48
75th$82,020$39.43
90th$102,900$49.47

Cities in Rhode Island

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Providence, RI$76,180
Salaries for every job in Rhode Island

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for editors.

5. Massachusetts$83,170
6. New Jersey$81,680
7. Virginia$80,590
8. Rhode Island$77,960
9. Colorado$77,870
10. Washington$77,850
11. Georgia$76,650
Editor salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an editor make an hour in Rhode Island?

The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $37.48 ($77,960 a year).

Do editors make more in Rhode Island than the national average?

Yes: $77,960 against $77,920 nationally, 0% more.

Where does Rhode Island rank for editor pay?

Rhode Island ranks 8 of 50 states.

Which city in Rhode Island pays editors the most?

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $76,180 a year.

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.