How much does an editor make in Richmond?
$70,380a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $33.84 an hour or $5,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.84
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,810Median: $70,380Highest 10%: $117,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| 25th | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| Median | $70,380 | $33.84 | |
| 75th | $94,370 | $45.37 | |
| 90th | $117,600 | $56.53 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Washington, DC | $84,800 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $75,800 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,570 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $114,400 |
| Art Director | $99,610 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,360 |
| Technical Writer | $79,200 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $78,030 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,730 |
| Writer and Author | $74,300 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,350 |
| Fine Artist | $62,000 |
| Producer and Director | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $33.84 ($70,380 a year).
Do editors make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $70,380 against $77,920 nationally, 10% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $80,590, so Richmond pays 13% less.
Where does Richmond rank for editor pay?
66 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,600 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.