Editors Salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,380 employed

Annual Mean

$85,440

$41.08/hr

Annual Median

$79,660

$38.30/hr

Bottom 10%

$50,320

$24.19/hr

Top 10%

$132,170

$63.54/hr

Location vs National Average

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$85,440

Difference

-5.1% vs US avg

US National

$90,060

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$50,320	$24.19/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$56,900	$27.36/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$79,660	$38.30/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$101,150	$48.63/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$132,170	$63.54/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$50K

25th

$57K

Median

$80K

75th

$101K

90th

$132K

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has a moderate number of Editors positions (approximately 1,380), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, Editors salaries range from $50,320 at the 10th percentile to $132,170 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $81,850 (103% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.