How much does an editor make in Seattle?
$79,660a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.30 an hour or $6,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.30
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,320Median: $79,660Highest 10%: $132,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| 25th | $56,900 | $27.36 | |
| Median | $79,660 | $38.30 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.63 | |
| 90th | $132,200 | $63.54 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Portland, OR | $75,430 |
| Olympia, WA | $68,830 |
| Spokane, WA | $67,810 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.30 ($79,660 a year).
Do editors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $79,660 against $77,920 nationally, 2% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,850, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for editor pay?
21 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,200 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.