Editors Salary in District of Columbia
Editors in District of Columbia earn a median of $83,920 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,440; the top 10% earn over $170,460. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Writers and Authors$129,300 median in District of Columbia
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$105,390 median in District of Columbia
- Public Relations Specialists$102,740 median in District of Columbia
- Producers and Directors$104,270 median in District of Columbia
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$143,040 median in District of Columbia
- Talent Directors$104,270 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Editors pay in District of Columbia
How much do editors make in District of Columbia?
The median is $83,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,440 and the top 10% earn over $170,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+8% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.