Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Editor salary in New Jersey
$81,680
Median annual
$39.27
Median hourly
$107,030
Mean annual
2,120
Employed
In New Jersey, a typical editor earned $81,680 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $107,030. About 2,120 people work in this occupation there.
That is 5% above the national median of $77,920. Compared with all occupations in New Jersey (median $58,570), editors earn 39% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $53,150, while the top 10% earned more than $138,610. Many editors are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,150 | $25.55 |
| 25th | $64,990 | $31.25 |
| Median | $81,680 | $39.27 |
| 75th | $107,830 | $51.84 |
| 90th | $138,610 | $66.64 |
Metro areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $86,870 | 150 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $73,030 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.