How much does an editor make in San Francisco?
$102,900a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $49.49 an hour or $8,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.49
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,480Median: $102,900Highest 10%: $174,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 25th | $78,700 | $37.84 | |
| Median | $102,900 | $49.49 | |
| 75th | $132,800 | $63.83 | |
| 90th | $174,000 | $83.65 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for editors.
| San Jose, CA | $117,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $81,330 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,570 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $73,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $72,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $70,560 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,490 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $165,200 |
| Musician and Singer | $157,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $136,800 |
| Technical Writer | $135,500 |
| Producer and Director | $130,600 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,300 |
| Fine Artist | $126,500 |
| Music Director and Composer | $113,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $110,800 |
| Film and Video Editor | $109,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $49.49 ($102,900 a year).
Do editors make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $102,900 against $77,920 nationally, 32% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,030, so San Francisco pays 5% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for editor pay?
2 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,000 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.