How much does an editor make in Tucson?
$59,420a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.57
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 138 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,800Median: $59,420Highest 10%: $95,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,800 | $20.10 | |
| 25th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| Median | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 75th | $77,020 | $37.03 | |
| 90th | $95,640 | $45.98 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Phoenix, AZ | $64,970 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Media and Communication Worker | $79,640 |
| Technical Writer | $75,070 |
| Art Director | $74,510 |
| Producer and Director | $64,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,630 |
| Interior Designer | $58,110 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $57,920 |
| Graphic Designer | $57,710 |
| Broadcast Technician | $49,150 |
| Writer and Author | $47,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $28.57 ($59,420 a year).
Do editors make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $59,420 against $77,920 nationally, 24% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $63,090, so Tucson pays 6% less.
Where does Tucson rank for editor pay?
138 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,640 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.