What are the main factors that influence an Editor III's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Editor 's salary?

An Editor 's salary grows with experience: an Editor I (0-2 years)earns $64,669, an Editor II (2-4 years)earns $81,874, an Editor III (4-7 years)earns $100,497, an Editorial Manager (7+ years)earns $118,317,

What are the highest paying states for an Editor III?

Editor III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Editor III roles are District of Columbia $106,458, California $106,055, Massachusetts $104,641. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Editor roles make?

Salaries for Editor level roles vary by specialization: Content Editor III: $96,353; Communications Editor III: $96,333; Senior Editor: $96,201; Digital Content Editor III: $96,190; Medical Writer and Editor III: $93,526.

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Editor III Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Editor III make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Editor III in Hawaii is $100,497 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, an Editor III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,225
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,120 to $109,776
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,404

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Editor III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,776	$9,148	$2,111	$53
Average	$100,497	$8,375	$1,933	$48
25th Percentile	$93,120	$7,760	$1,791	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Editor III Salaries

An Editor III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Editor I	0-2 years	$64,669
Editor II	2-4 years	$81,874
Editor III	4-7 years	$100,497
Editorial Manager	7+ years	$118,317

How Do Editor III Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Editor IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $106,458.
California: $106,055.
Massachusetts: $104,641.

District of Columbia $106,458 California $106,055 Massachusetts $104,641 Washington $104,257 New Jersey $104,218 Alaska $104,083 Connecticut $102,757 New York $102,218

Hawaii $100,497 Rhode Island $99,689 Maryland $99,141 Minnesota $98,391 Colorado $98,103 Illinois $98,007 Oregon $97,641 Delaware $97,372

New Hampshire $97,203 Virginia $96,824 Pennsylvania $95,718 Nevada $95,161 North Dakota $94,978 Michigan $94,690 Wisconsin $94,584 Vermont $94,372

Texas $93,786 Maine $93,747 Arizona $93,690 Ohio $93,622 Georgia $92,738 Indiana $92,295 Wyoming $92,209 Utah $92,074

Iowa $92,017 Kansas $91,555 Louisiana $91,420 North Carolina $91,372 Missouri $91,353 Florida $90,978 Montana $90,776 Nebraska $90,584

Kentucky $90,478 South Carolina $90,093 Tennessee $89,853 Idaho $89,757 New Mexico $89,055 Oklahoma $88,901 Alabama $88,334 South Dakota $87,382

Arkansas $86,863 West Virginia $86,584 Mississippi $85,747

Top Paying Cities for Editor IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $99,953
Anahola: $98,642
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Aiea, HI $99,953 Anahola, HI $98,642 Captain Cook, HI $98,543 Eleele, HI $98,842 Ewa Beach, HI $99,864 Kapolei, HI $99,785 Haiku, HI $98,715 Hakalau, HI $98,494

Haleiwa, HI $99,592 Hana, HI $98,480 Hanalei, HI $98,513 Hanamaulu, HI $98,713 Hanapepe, HI $98,837 Hauula, HI $99,744 Hawaii National Park, HI $98,609 Hawi, HI $98,772

Hilo, HI $98,704 Princeville, HI $98,693 Holualoa, HI $98,583 Honaunau, HI $98,412 Honokaa, HI $98,539 Honomu, HI $98,694 Hoolehua, HI $98,412 Kaaawa, HI $99,777

Kahuku, HI $99,563 Kahului, HI $98,943 Kailua, HI $99,921 Ocean View, HI $98,664 Waikoloa, HI $98,655 Keauhou, HI $98,583 Kailua Kona, HI $98,702 Kalaheo, HI $98,724

Kalaupapa, HI $98,322 Kamuela, HI $98,589 Kaneohe, HI $99,900 Kapaa, HI $98,832 Kaumakani, HI $98,885 Kaunakakai, HI $98,530 Keaau, HI $98,771 Kealakekua, HI $98,719

Kealia, HI $98,753 Kekaha, HI $98,653 Kihei, HI $98,842 Kilauea, HI $98,695 Kapaau, HI $98,620 Koloa, HI $98,738 Kualapuu, HI $98,501 Kunia, HI $99,753

Kurtistown, HI $98,721 Lahaina, HI $98,740 Laie, HI $99,651 Lanai City, HI $98,501 Laupahoehoe, HI $98,749 Lawai, HI $98,885 Lihue, HI $98,713 Makawao, HI $98,791

Makaweli, HI $98,495 Maunaloa, HI $98,263 Mountain View, HI $98,669 Naalehu, HI $98,470 Ninole, HI $98,404 Ookala, HI $98,436 Paauilo, HI $98,556 Pahala, HI $98,497

Pahoa, HI $98,628 Paia, HI $98,745 Papaaloa, HI $98,762 Papaikou, HI $98,558 Pearl City, HI $99,881 Pepeekeo, HI $98,749 Puunene, HI $98,943 Volcano, HI $98,609

Wahiawa, HI $99,710 Pukalani, HI $98,791 Mililani, HI $99,830 Kula, HI $98,587 Waialua, HI $99,538 Waianae, HI $99,631 Wailuku, HI $98,789 Waimanalo, HI $99,902

Waimea, HI $98,876 Waipahu, HI $99,837 Honolulu, HI $99,987 J B P H H, HI $99,970 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $99,763 Schofield Barracks, HI $99,735 Fort Shafter, HI $99,987 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $99,987

Camp H M Smith, HI $99,965 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $99,868 Wake Island, HI $99,987

Editor III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Editor III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$93,120

Average $100,497/year

$109,776

$7,760

Average $8,375/month

$9,148

$1,791

Average $1,933/week

$2,111

$45

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,776	$9,148	$2,111	$53
Average	$100,497	$8,375	$1,933	$48
25th Percentile	$93,120	$7,760	$1,791	$45

Editor III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Editor III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Editorial Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $118,317 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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