What are the main factors that influence a Developmental Editor's salary?

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

How does experience change A Developmental Editor's salary?

A Developmental Editor's salary grows with experience: an Editor I (0-2 years)earns $62,050, an Developmental Editor (2-4 years)earns $78,558, an Editor III (4-7 years)earns $96,428, an Editorial Manager (7+ years)earns $113,526,

What are the highest paying states for a Developmental Editor?

Developmental Editor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Developmental Editor roles are District of Columbia $84,129, California $83,810, Massachusetts $82,693. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Developmental Editor roles make?

Salaries for Developmental Editor level roles vary by specialization: Developmental Pediatrician: $289,043; Developmental Engineer: $126,465; Developmental Psychologist: $117,746; Developmental Technician: $96,015; Developmental Therapist: $79,910.

Developmental Editor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Developmental Editor make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developmental Editor in Delaware is $76,948 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,392
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,221 to $82,939
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,186

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Developmental Editor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,939	$6,912	$1,595	$40
Average	$76,948	$6,412	$1,480	$37
25th Percentile	$69,221	$5,768	$1,331	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Developmental Editor Salaries

A Developmental 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 Developmental 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 Developmental Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,129.
California: $83,810.
Massachusetts: $82,693.

District of Columbia $84,129 California $83,810 Massachusetts $82,693 Washington $82,389 New Jersey $82,359 Alaska $82,252 Connecticut $81,204 New York $80,778

Hawaii $79,418 Rhode Island $78,780 Maryland $78,347 Minnesota $77,754 Colorado $77,526 Illinois $77,450 Oregon $77,161 Delaware $76,948

New Hampshire $76,815 Virginia $76,515 Pennsylvania $75,642 Nevada $75,201 North Dakota $75,057 Michigan $74,829 Wisconsin $74,745 Vermont $74,578

Texas $74,114 Maine $74,084 Arizona $74,038 Ohio $73,985 Georgia $73,286 Indiana $72,937 Wyoming $72,868 Utah $72,762

Iowa $72,716 Kansas $72,351 Louisiana $72,245 North Carolina $72,207 Missouri $72,192 Florida $71,896 Montana $71,736 Nebraska $71,584

Kentucky $71,500 South Carolina $71,197 Tennessee $71,007 Idaho $70,931 New Mexico $70,376 Oklahoma $70,254 Alabama $69,806 South Dakota $69,054

Arkansas $68,643 West Virginia $68,423 Mississippi $67,762

Top Paying Cities for Developmental 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: $76,602
Little Creek: $77,163
Magnolia: $77,052

Lincoln, DE $76,602 Little Creek, DE $77,163 Magnolia, DE $77,052 Milford, DE $76,797 Marydel, DE $76,923 Millsboro, DE $76,281 Millville, DE $76,398 Milton, DE $76,531

Nassau, DE $76,586 Ocean View, DE $76,385 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,532 Seaford, DE $76,575 Selbyville, DE $76,259 Smyrna, DE $77,216 Viola, DE $76,860 Woodside, DE $77,067

Bear, DE $76,889 Newark, DE $76,860 Claymont, DE $77,018 Delaware City, DE $76,937 Hockessin, DE $76,854 Kirkwood, DE $76,923 Middletown, DE $76,952 Montchanin, DE $76,871

New Castle, DE $76,882 Odessa, DE $76,990 Port Penn, DE $77,042 Rockland, DE $76,879 Saint Georges, DE $76,928 Townsend, DE $77,047 Winterthur, DE $76,888 Lewes, DE $76,560

Wilmington, DE $76,857 Dover, DE $77,163 Dover Afb, DE $76,756 Bethany Beach, DE $76,305 Bethel, DE $76,384 Bridgeville, DE $76,564 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,945 Cheswold, DE $77,138

Clayton, DE $77,140 Dagsboro, DE $76,252 Delmar, DE $76,129 Ellendale, DE $76,360 Felton, DE $76,790 Fenwick Island, DE $76,268 Frankford, DE $76,135 Frederica, DE $76,866

Georgetown, DE $76,223 Greenwood, DE $76,576 Harbeson, DE $76,304 Harrington, DE $76,693 Hartly, DE $76,932 Houston, DE $76,584 Kenton, DE $77,144 Laurel, DE $76,177

Yorklyn, DE $76,876

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

Understanding how a Developmental 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$69,221

Average $76,948/year

$82,939

$5,768

Average $6,412/month

$6,912

$1,331

Average $1,480/week

$1,595

$33

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,939	$6,912	$1,595	$40
Average	$76,948	$6,412	$1,480	$37
25th Percentile	$69,221	$5,768	$1,331	$33

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