Editors Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $37.46

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$19.83
25th$27.55
Median$37.46
75th$51.01
90th$73.90

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do editors make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $37.46; the mean hourly wage is $43.30.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for editors?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $19.83 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for editors?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $73.90 per hour.