Media & Communications Vancouver, WA Pop. 190,915

Editor Salary in Vancouver, Washington

The median editor salary in Vancouver, WA is $74,542 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 11.3% below the Washington state average.

City Median
$74,542
vs State Avg
$-9,500
vs National
+$1,462
Cost of Living
102%

Editor Salary in Vancouver by Experience

In Vancouver, an entry-level editor earns around $42,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$42,840
+$840 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$76,500
+$1,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$127,500
+$2,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Vancouver, WA

Percentile Vancouver
10th Percentile $40,800
25th Percentile $54,060
Median (50th) $74,542
75th Percentile $99,960
90th Percentile $134,640

Editor Salary in Other Washington Cities

Bellevue, WA
$111,082
Pop. 151,854
Seattle, WA
$108,158
Pop. 737,015
Tacoma, WA
$80,388
Pop. 219,346
Spokane, WA
$67,234
Pop. 228,989

How to Become a Editor in Vancouver

Education

Most editor positions require a bachelor's degree. Vancouver and the surrounding Washington area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

EditingAP/Chicago StyleCMS PlatformsContent StrategyFact-CheckingCommunication

Job Outlook

Nationally, editor employment is projected to grow -5% over the next decade (decline). Demand in Vancouver may vary based on local industry and population growth.