Editors pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,420 or more. The middle half of editors in Atlanta earn between $64,210 and $96,210.
- $55K10th
- $64K25th
- $78KMedian
- $96K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,170 | $7,098 | $40.95 |
| Median | $77,680 | $6,473 | $37.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,210 | $5,351 | $30.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,210 | $8,018 | $46.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Editors pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Editors in Atlanta earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($80,920) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($90,060). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $77,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $85,170 | $77,680 | $54,820 | $132,420 | 1,380 |
| Georgia | $80,920 | $76,650 | $46,080 | $124,000 | 1,920 |
| United States | $90,060 | $77,920 | $41,250 | $153,700 | 91,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Editors salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $85,170, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $65,246 a year, or $5,437 a month and $2,509 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for editors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $85,170 buys what about $85,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Editors salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 4 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$85,170
- Augusta$71,100
- Savannah$70,470
- Gainesville$56,460
Highest-paying cities for editors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($120,530).
- San Jose, CA$120,530
- Los Angeles, CA$119,300
- New York, NY$119,160
- San Francisco, CA$114,540
- Waterbury, CT$110,240
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Editors salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do editors make an hour in Atlanta?
$40.95 an hour on average, and $37.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level editors salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the editors take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $65,246 a year ($5,437 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,170.
Do editors earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,060).
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; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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