How much does an editor make in Washington?
$84,800a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $40.77 an hour or $7,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.77
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 5,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,780Median: $84,800Highest 10%: $169,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,780 | $27.30 | |
| 25th | $77,020 | $37.03 | |
| Median | $84,800 | $40.77 | |
| 75th | $127,600 | $61.35 | |
| 90th | $169,900 | $81.68 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for editors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $40.77 ($84,800 a year).
Do editors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $84,800 against $77,920 nationally, 9% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $83,920, so Washington pays 1% more.
Where does Washington rank for editor pay?
10 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,900 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.