Editor Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 4K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$81,580
$39.221/hr
vs National Average
$61,822
+32.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $168K
4K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Editor in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,470 |
| 25th percentile | $73,130 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,580 |
| 75th percentile | $127,710 |
| 90th percentile | $167,710 |
Historical Salary Trend — Editor in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,790 |
| 2023 | $95,950 |
| 2024 | $81,580 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,790 | $58,973 |
| 2023 | $95,950 | $61,285 |
| 2024 | $81,580 | $61,822 |