Editors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$75,260
↑ 43.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Editors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Editors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 43.7% since 2011 ($52,380 → $75,260)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $75,260
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,260 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $75,020 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $73,080 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | $63,350 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $63,400 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | $61,370 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | $59,480 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | $58,770 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | $57,210 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $56,010 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $54,890 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $54,150 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | $53,880 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | $52,380 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.