How much does an editor make in Virginia?
$80,590a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Virginia. That is $38.75 an hour or $6,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $80,590Highest 10%: $144,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $58,990 | $28.36 | |
| Median | $80,590 | $38.75 | |
| 75th | $109,100 | $52.45 | |
| 90th | $144,800 | $69.62 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $84,800 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $75,800 |
| Richmond, VA | $70,380 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,570 |
| Roanoke, VA | $58,100 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 4. District of Columbia | $83,920 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $83,170 |
| 6. New Jersey | $81,680 |
| 7. Virginia | $80,590 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $77,960 |
| 9. Colorado | $77,870 |
| 10. Washington | $77,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $38.75 ($80,590 a year).
Do editors make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $80,590 against $77,920 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Virginia rank for editor pay?
Virginia ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays editors the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $84,800 a year.
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.