Editors
SOC 27-3041 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Editors is $75,020, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $85,110, and an estimated 95,700 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +18.3% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +0.5% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 0.6% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Editors has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,020 | $75,020 | 95,700 |
| 2022 | $73,080 | $76,088 | 101,430 |
| 2021 | $63,350 | $71,236 | 88,780 |
| 2020 | $63,400 | $74,642 | 93,370 |
Nominal change
+18.3%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+0.5%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+0.6%
About average
Employment 2024
115,800
Projected 2034
116,500
Annual Openings
9,800
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Editors earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $75,020. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $95,950 | +27.9% | 3,280 |
| New York | $92,680 | +23.5% | 17,900 |
| California | $88,100 | +17.4% | 16,090 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $81,290 | +8.4% | 70 |
| Washington | $79,460 | +5.9% | 2,750 |
| Connecticut | $78,950 | +5.2% | 1,600 |
| Massachusetts | $76,890 | +2.5% | 3,320 |
| Maryland | $74,980 | -0.1% | 1,590 |
| New Jersey | $73,520 | -2% | 2,450 |
| Vermont | $71,170 | -5.1% | 270 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$38,790
25th Pct
$51,810
Median
$75,020
75th Pct
$101,100
90th Pct
$138,920
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Times Company | NY | 4 | $135,000 |
| TEN ADVERTISING LLC | CA | 3 | $85,696 |
| Bloomberg L.P. | NY | 2 | $206,144 |
| TIFFANY & CO. | NY | 2 | $125,042 |
| American Physical Society | NY | 2 | $102,984 |
| Radio Free Asia | DC | 2 | $93,400 |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | MD | 2 | $150,010 |
| POWERSPORT MEDIA LLC | CA | 1 | $73,000 |
| The Pokemon Company International, Inc. | WA | 1 | $122,400 |
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY | MA | 1 | $85,000 |
| Laughing Diamond Publishing LLC | WA | 1 | $36,338 |
| Nasdaq, Inc. | NY | 1 | $95,000 |
| IPG Health LLC | NY | 1 | $155,000 |
| Legacy Research, LLC | TN | 1 | $67,429 |
| Mail Media, Inc. | NY | 1 | $131,144 |
| iTalk Global Communications, Inc | VA | 1 | $58,032 |
| Taylor Holdings Group LLC | CA | 1 | $150,800 |
| DOW JONES & COMPANY INC | NY | 1 | $200,572 |
| Yu Tian Corporation | MP | 1 | $33,300 |
| Hyper Bicycle Inc | NY | 1 | $59,509 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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