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Editors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Editors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$98,030
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.2% vs 2024
$111,810
Mean Salary
$98,030
Median Salary
$47.13
Hourly Rate
14,830 people work as Editors in California
Editors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Editors in California earn a median salary of $98,030 per year ($8,169/month).
This is 47.0% above the national average of $66,682.
California ranks #2 out of 50 states for Editors pay.
Approximately 14,830 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 8.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Editors
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.88
Writing
4.25
Active Listening
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.8
Communications and Media
4.52
Administration and Management
3.34
Administrative
3.26
Education and Training
3.25
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(80.4% of workers)
Salaries for Editors in California range from $52,510 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $173,590 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $71,090 and $136,820.
The median annual salary for Editors in California is $98,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $111,810.
What is the salary range for a Editors in California?
Salaries for Editors in California range from $52,510 at the 10th percentile to $173,590 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $71,090 and $136,820.
What is the starting salary for a Editors in California?
Entry-level Editors positions in California typically start around $52,510 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $71,090 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Editors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 14,830 people are employed as Editors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Editors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Editors in California is approximately $47.13 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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