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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Academic Editor?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Academic Editor roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academic Editor's salary?

An Academic Editor's salary grows with experience: an Editor I (0-2 years)earns $64,241, an Academic Editor (2-4 years)earns $81,346, an Editor III (4-7 years)earns $99,859, an Editorial Manager (7+ years)earns $117,551,

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Editor?

Academic Editor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Editor roles are District of Columbia $87,113, California $86,782, Massachusetts $85,626. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Editor roles make?

Salaries for Academic Editor level roles vary by specialization: Senior Editor: $96,201; Editor III: $96,183; Music Editor: $86,068; Assistant Editor: $79,022; Editor II: $78,351.

Academic Editor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Academic Editor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Editor in Delaware is $79,678 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,528
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,673 to $85,881
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,385

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Academic Editor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,881	$7,157	$1,652	$41
Average	$79,678	$6,640	$1,532	$38
25th Percentile	$71,673	$5,973	$1,378	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Editor Salaries

An Academic Editor'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 Do Academic Editor 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 Academic Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,113.
California: $86,782.
Massachusetts: $85,626.

District of Columbia $87,113 California $86,782 Massachusetts $85,626 Washington $85,311 New Jersey $85,280 Alaska $85,170 Connecticut $84,084 New York $83,643

Hawaii $82,235 Rhode Island $81,574 Maryland $81,126 Minnesota $80,512 Colorado $80,276 Illinois $80,197 Oregon $79,898 Delaware $79,678

New Hampshire $79,539 Virginia $79,229 Pennsylvania $78,325 Nevada $77,868 North Dakota $77,719 Michigan $77,483 Wisconsin $77,396 Vermont $77,223

Texas $76,743 Maine $76,712 Arizona $76,664 Ohio $76,609 Georgia $75,886 Indiana $75,524 Wyoming $75,453 Utah $75,343

Iowa $75,295 Kansas $74,918 Louisiana $74,808 North Carolina $74,768 Missouri $74,753 Florida $74,446 Montana $74,280 Nebraska $74,123

Kentucky $74,037 South Carolina $73,722 Tennessee $73,525 Idaho $73,446 New Mexico $72,872 Oklahoma $72,746 Alabama $72,282 South Dakota $71,503

Arkansas $71,078 West Virginia $70,850 Mississippi $70,166

Top Paying Cities for Academic Editors

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:

Lincoln: $79,319
Little Creek: $79,900
Magnolia: $79,785

Lincoln, DE $79,319 Little Creek, DE $79,900 Magnolia, DE $79,785 Milford, DE $79,520 Marydel, DE $79,651 Millsboro, DE $78,986 Millville, DE $79,108 Milton, DE $79,245

Nassau, DE $79,303 Ocean View, DE $79,095 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,247 Seaford, DE $79,292 Selbyville, DE $78,963 Smyrna, DE $79,955 Viola, DE $79,587 Woodside, DE $79,801

Bear, DE $79,616 Newark, DE $79,587 Claymont, DE $79,749 Delaware City, DE $79,666 Hockessin, DE $79,579 Kirkwood, DE $79,651 Middletown, DE $79,682 Montchanin, DE $79,598

New Castle, DE $79,609 Odessa, DE $79,721 Port Penn, DE $79,775 Rockland, DE $79,605 Saint Georges, DE $79,657 Townsend, DE $79,779 Winterthur, DE $79,615 Lewes, DE $79,276

Wilmington, DE $79,583 Dover, DE $79,900 Dover Afb, DE $79,479 Bethany Beach, DE $79,011 Bethel, DE $79,093 Bridgeville, DE $79,280 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,675 Cheswold, DE $79,874

Clayton, DE $79,876 Dagsboro, DE $78,956 Delmar, DE $78,830 Ellendale, DE $79,069 Felton, DE $79,514 Fenwick Island, DE $78,974 Frankford, DE $78,836 Frederica, DE $79,593

Georgetown, DE $78,926 Greenwood, DE $79,292 Harbeson, DE $79,011 Harrington, DE $79,413 Hartly, DE $79,661 Houston, DE $79,300 Kenton, DE $79,880 Laurel, DE $78,879

Yorklyn, DE $79,603

Academic Editor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academic Editor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Academic Editor positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Academic Editor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Academic Editor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$87,646	$42.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Academic Editor'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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$71,673

Average $79,678/year

$85,881

$5,973

Average $6,640/month

$7,157

$1,378

Average $1,532/week

$1,652

$34

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,881	$7,157	$1,652	$41
Average	$79,678	$6,640	$1,532	$38
25th Percentile	$71,673	$5,973	$1,378	$34

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