How much does an editor make in Sacramento?
$78,800a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $37.88 an hour or $6,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.88
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,660Median: $78,800Highest 10%: $133,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,660 | $21.47 | |
| 25th | $59,710 | $28.71 | |
| Median | $78,800 | $37.88 | |
| 75th | $103,700 | $49.88 | |
| 90th | $133,700 | $64.28 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for editors.
| San Jose, CA | $117,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $81,330 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,570 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,870 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $73,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $72,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $70,560 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,490 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $37.88 ($78,800 a year).
Do editors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $78,800 against $77,920 nationally, 1% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,030, so Sacramento pays 20% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for editor pay?
25 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,700 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.