How much does an editor make in Syracuse?
$69,190a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $33.26 an hour or $5,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.26
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,090Median: $69,190Highest 10%: $133,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,090 | $21.68 | |
| 25th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| Median | $69,190 | $33.26 | |
| 75th | $92,320 | $44.38 | |
| 90th | $133,800 | $64.31 |
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 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,620 |
| Buffalo, NY | $71,520 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Music Director and Composer | $140,200 |
| Art Director | $118,600 |
| Technical Writer | $84,520 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,650 |
| Producer and Director | $79,680 |
| Writer and Author | $71,520 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,110 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $61,610 |
| Coach and Scout | $60,600 |
| News Analyst | $57,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $33.26 ($69,190 a year).
Do editors make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $69,190 against $77,920 nationally, 11% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,500, so Syracuse pays 32% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for editor pay?
70 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,800 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.