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Editors Salary in New York
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Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of editorss in New York earn between $57,910 and $179,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean editors salary in New York is $116,740, about 29.6% above the U.S. average ($90,060). That works out to roughly $56/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $102,120 | $119,160 | 16,600 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $78,990 | $92,260 | 60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $77,570 | $89,500 | 260 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $77,130 | $88,090 | 80 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,620 | $87,310 | 190 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $71,520 | $81,370 | 200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $69,190 | $77,530 | 70 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $66,110 | $75,560 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do editors make in New York?
The median editors salary in New York is $101,480 per year (mean $116,740), and about 80% earn between $57,910 and $179,370.
How much do editors make per hour in New York?
Roughly $56 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $116,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for editors?
New York ranks #1 of 50 states for editors pay. Its mean salary of $116,740 is about 29.6% above the U.S. average of $90,060.
Which metro areas in New York pay editors the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for editors are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($102,120), Glens Falls, NY ($78,990), Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($77,570), by median annual wage.