How much does an editor make in Rochester?
$76,620a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $36.84 an hour or $6,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.84
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,670Median: $76,620Highest 10%: $150,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| 25th | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| Median | $76,620 | $36.84 | |
| 75th | $106,000 | $50.97 | |
| 90th | $150,100 | $72.17 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for editors.
| New York, NY | $102,100 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $78,990 |
| Albany, NY | $77,570 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,130 |
| Buffalo, NY | $71,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $69,190 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,100 |
| Musician and Singer | $97,470 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $87,570 |
| Music Director and Composer | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $83,030 |
| Technical Writer | $78,370 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $77,770 |
| Camera Operator | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $71,740 |
| Writer and Author | $68,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $36.84 ($76,620 a year).
Do editors make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $76,620 against $77,920 nationally, 2% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,500, so Rochester pays 24% less.
Where does Rochester rank for editor pay?
37 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,100 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.