How much does an editor make in Washington?
$77,850a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Washington. That is $37.43 an hour or $6,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.43
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,320Median: $77,850Highest 10%: $128,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| 25th | $56,900 | $27.36 | |
| Median | $77,850 | $37.43 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.36 | |
| 90th | $128,600 | $61.84 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $79,660 |
| Portland, OR | $75,430 |
| Bremerton, WA | $73,470 |
| Olympia, WA | $68,830 |
| Spokane, WA | $67,810 |
| Bellingham, WA | $62,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 7. Virginia | $80,590 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $77,960 |
| 9. Colorado | $77,870 |
| 10. Washington | $77,850 |
| 11. Georgia | $76,650 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,060 |
| 13. Maryland | $75,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $37.43 ($77,850 a year).
Do editors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $77,850 against $77,920 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for editor pay?
Washington ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays editors the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $79,660 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.