What are the main factors that influence an Editorial Assistant's salary?

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

How does experience change An Editorial Assistant's salary?

An Editorial Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,624 for beginners, reaching about $60,480 at mid-level, and approach $60,974 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Editorial Assistant?

Editorial Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Editorial Assistant roles are District of Columbia $62,793, California $62,554, Massachusetts $61,721. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Editorial Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Editorial Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Editorial Director: $152,581; Editorial Manager: $113,188; Managing Editorial Assistant: $78,426; Editorial Photographer: $71,367; Editorial Designer: $71,183.

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Editorial Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Editorial Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Editorial Assistant in Rhode Island is $58,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,451
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,443 to $65,422
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,298

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Editorial Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,422	$5,452	$1,258	$31
Average	$58,800	$4,900	$1,131	$28
25th Percentile	$56,443	$4,704	$1,085	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Editorial Assistant Salaries

An Editorial Assistant'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.

How Experience Level Affects Editorial Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Editorial Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,624
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,998
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,480
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,777
Expert (over 8 years): $60,974

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Editorial Assistant	$58,624
Intermediate Level Editorial Assistant	$58,998
Senior Level Editorial Assistant	$60,480
Specialist Level Editorial Assistant	$60,777
Expert Level Editorial Assistant	$60,974

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How Do Editorial Assistant 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 Editorial Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,793.
California: $62,554.
Massachusetts: $61,721.

District of Columbia $62,793 California $62,554 Massachusetts $61,721 Washington $61,494 New Jersey $61,471 Alaska $61,392 Connecticut $60,609 New York $60,292

Hawaii $59,276 Rhode Island $58,800 Maryland $58,477 Minnesota $58,034 Colorado $57,864 Illinois $57,808 Oregon $57,592 Delaware $57,433

New Hampshire $57,333 Virginia $57,110 Pennsylvania $56,458 Nevada $56,129 North Dakota $56,021 Michigan $55,851 Wisconsin $55,789 Vermont $55,664

Texas $55,318 Maine $55,295 Arizona $55,261 Ohio $55,221 Georgia $54,700 Indiana $54,439 Wyoming $54,388 Utah $54,308

Iowa $54,274 Kansas $54,002 Louisiana $53,923 North Carolina $53,894 Missouri $53,883 Florida $53,662 Montana $53,543 Nebraska $53,429

Kentucky $53,367 South Carolina $53,140 Tennessee $52,998 Idaho $52,942 New Mexico $52,528 Oklahoma $52,437 Alabama $52,102 South Dakota $51,541

Arkansas $51,235 West Virginia $51,070 Mississippi $50,577

Top Paying Cities for Editorial Assistants

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:

Adamsville: $59,764
Albion: $58,772
Ashaway: $59,991

Adamsville, RI $59,764 Albion, RI $58,772 Ashaway, RI $59,991 Barrington, RI $58,772 Block Island, RI $59,679 Bradford, RI $59,951 Bristol, RI $58,715 Carolina, RI $59,464

Charlestown, RI $59,526 Chepachet, RI $58,658 Clayville, RI $58,715 Coventry, RI $58,658 West Greenwich, RI $58,619 East Greenwich, RI $58,698 Exeter, RI $59,951 Fiskeville, RI $58,772

Forestdale, RI $58,715 Foster, RI $58,619 Glendale, RI $58,619 Greene, RI $59,276 Greenville, RI $58,772 Harmony, RI $58,755 Harrisville, RI $58,658 Hope, RI $58,772

Hope Valley, RI $59,991 Hopkinton, RI $60,008 Jamestown, RI $59,407 Kenyon, RI $59,934 Little Compton, RI $59,741 Manville, RI $58,772 Mapleville, RI $58,619 Newport, RI $59,418

Middletown, RI $59,668 North Kingstown, RI $58,602 North Scituate, RI $58,755 Oakland, RI $58,675 Pascoag, RI $58,641 Pawtucket, RI $58,772 Central Falls, RI $58,772 Cumberland, RI $58,772

Lincoln, RI $58,772 Portsmouth, RI $59,180 Prudence Island, RI $58,658 Rockville, RI $60,008 Saunderstown, RI $59,441 Shannock, RI $59,917 Slatersville, RI $58,715 Slocum, RI $59,441

Tiverton, RI $59,781 Wakefield, RI $59,379 Kingston, RI $59,390 Narragansett, RI $59,401 Peace Dale, RI $59,379 Warren, RI $58,755 Warwick, RI $58,772 Westerly, RI $60,025

West Kingston, RI $59,424 West Warwick, RI $58,772 Wood River Junction, RI $59,951 Woonsocket, RI $58,715 North Smithfield, RI $58,755 Wyoming, RI $59,934 Providence, RI $58,772 Cranston, RI $58,772

North Providence, RI $58,772 East Providence, RI $58,772 Riverside, RI $58,772 Rumford, RI $58,772 Smithfield, RI $58,772 Johnston, RI $58,772

Editorial Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Editorial Assistant'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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$56,443

Average $58,800/year

$65,422

$4,704

Average $4,900/month

$5,452

$1,085

Average $1,131/week

$1,258

$27

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,422	$5,452	$1,258	$31
Average	$58,800	$4,900	$1,131	$28
25th Percentile	$56,443	$4,704	$1,085	$27

Editorial Assistant Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Editorial Assistant, 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 $117,353 - a projected growth of 100% over your current level.

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