Editors Salary in Virginia

Editors in Virginia earn the most in Charlottesville (average $77,390 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($66,760), across the 4 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the editors average at $89,740 and the median at $80,590 for 2,720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,060.

Editors average salary by city in Virginia

Charlottesville$77,390
Richmond$76,670
Roanoke$67,670
Virginia Beach$66,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlottesville	$77,390	$75,800	$61,930	$59,638	99
Richmond	$76,670	$70,380	$52,040	$59,173	98
Roanoke	$67,670	$58,100	$46,950	$53,359	94
Virginia Beach	$66,760	$59,570	$44,610	$52,771	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Editors salary in other states

Editors salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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