Editor Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 340+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$77,960
$37.48/hr
vs National Average
$66,682
+16.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $103K
340 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Editor in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,900 |
| 25th percentile | $59,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,960 |
| 75th percentile | $82,020 |
| 90th percentile | $102,890 |
Top-Paying Industries for Editor (U.S.)
Which industries pay Editors the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Editors in Rhode Island tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $100,360 | 1K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $81,450 | 50 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $79,570 | 5K |
| Retail Trade | $79,350 | 370 |
| Information | $78,310 | 54K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Editor in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Rhode Island) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,950 |
| 2023 | $48,390 |
| 2024 | $64,740 |
| 2025 | $77,960 |
| 2026 (projected) | $82,638 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,950 | $58,973 |
| 2023 | $48,390 | $61,285 |
| 2024 | $64,740 | $61,822 |
| 2025 | $77,960 | $66,682 |
| 2026 (projected) | $82,638 | $70,683 |
Editor Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $59,000 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $77,960 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $82,020 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $102,890 |
Editor Salary in Other States
Related Editor Salaries in Rhode Island
How other high-demand occupations in Rhode Island compare to Editor ($77,960 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Editor | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Agent in RI | $86,240 | +10.6% | $41.46/hr |
| Market Research Analyst in RI | $86,240 | +10.6% | $41.46/hr |
| Public Relations Specialist in RI | $77,540 | -0.5% | $37.28/hr |
| Logistician in RI | $76,180 | -2.3% | $36.63/hr |
| Training and Development Specialist in RI | $75,910 | -2.6% | $36.50/hr |
| Writer and Author in RI | $70,190 | -10.0% | $33.75/hr |
| Real Estate Sales Agent in RI | $60,310 | -22.6% | $29.00/hr |
| Operations Research Analyst in RI | $77,910 | -0.1% | $37.46/hr |
| Graphic Designer in RI | $78,220 | +0.3% | $37.61/hr |
| Human Resources Specialist in RI | $77,560 | -0.5% | $37.29/hr |
| Loan Officer in RI | $77,250 | -0.9% | $37.14/hr |
| Police Officer in RI | $77,230 | -0.9% | $37.13/hr |