Editors pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,640 or more. The middle half of editors in San Juan earn between $36,660 and $53,890.
- $29K10th
- $37K25th
- $42KMedian
- $54K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,180 | $3,932 | $22.68 |
| Median | $42,390 | $3,532 | $20.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,660 | $3,055 | $17.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,890 | $4,491 | $25.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Editors pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Editors in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($46,480) and 48% less than the U.S. average ($90,060). At the median the gap is -46% against the U.S. median of $77,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $47,180 | $42,390 | $29,210 | $77,640 | 290 |
| Puerto Rico | $46,480 | $39,640 | $28,370 | $77,640 | 300 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for editors? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Editors salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$82,070
- Palm Bay, FL$82,220
- Fort Myers, FL$69,590
- Orlando, FL$74,560
- Lakeland, FL$85,010
- Sarasota, FL$79,310
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 San Juan: questions
How much do editors make an hour in San Juan?
$22.68 an hour on average, and $20.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level editors salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do editors earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 48% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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