Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Editor salary in Virginia
$80,590
Median annual
$38.74
Median hourly
$89,740
Mean annual
2,720
Employed
The median annual wage for editors in Virginia was $80,590 in May 2025, with an average of $89,740. About 2,720 people work in this occupation there.
That is 3% above the national median of $77,920. Compared with all occupations in Virginia (median $55,690), editors earn 45% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $45,760, while the top 10% earned more than $144,810. Many editors are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 |
| 25th | $58,990 | $28.36 |
| Median | $80,590 | $38.74 |
| 75th | $109,090 | $52.45 |
| 90th | $144,810 | $69.62 |
Metro areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $75,800 | 160 |
| Richmond, VA | $70,380 | 290 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,570 | 260 |
| Roanoke, VA | $58,100 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.