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

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

How does experience change An Associate Editor's salary?

An Associate Editor's salary grows with experience: an Editor I (0-2 years)earns $60,972, an Associate Editor (2-4 years)earns $77,194, an Editor III (4-7 years)earns $94,753, an Editorial Manager (7+ years)earns $111,554,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Editor?

Associate Editor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Editor roles are District of Columbia $84,877, California $84,555, Massachusetts $83,429. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Editor roles make?

Salaries for Associate Editor level roles vary by specialization: Associate Legal Editor: $79,779; Associate Acquisitions Editor: $77,420; Associate Commerce Editor: $74,057; Associate Copy Editor: $73,247; Associate Production Editor: $67,184.

Associate Editor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Editor make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Editor in Delaware is $77,633 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,044
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,761 to $83,606
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,504

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Associate Editor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,606	$6,967	$1,608	$40
Average	$77,633	$6,469	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,761	$5,897	$1,361	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Editor Salaries

An Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,877.
California: $84,555.
Massachusetts: $83,429.

District of Columbia $84,877 California $84,555 Massachusetts $83,429 Washington $83,122 New Jersey $83,091 Alaska $82,984 Connecticut $81,926 New York $81,497

Hawaii $80,125 Rhode Island $79,481 Maryland $79,044 Minnesota $78,446 Colorado $78,216 Illinois $78,139 Oregon $77,848 Delaware $77,633

New Hampshire $77,498 Virginia $77,196 Pennsylvania $76,315 Nevada $75,870 North Dakota $75,724 Michigan $75,494 Wisconsin $75,410 Vermont $75,241

Texas $74,774 Maine $74,743 Arizona $74,697 Ohio $74,643 Georgia $73,938 Indiana $73,585 Wyoming $73,516 Utah $73,409

Iowa $73,363 Kansas $72,995 Louisiana $72,888 North Carolina $72,850 Missouri $72,834 Florida $72,535 Montana $72,374 Nebraska $72,221

Kentucky $72,137 South Carolina $71,830 Tennessee $71,638 Idaho $71,562 New Mexico $71,002 Oklahoma $70,879 Alabama $70,427 South Dakota $69,668

Arkansas $69,254 West Virginia $69,032 Mississippi $68,365

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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: $77,284
Little Creek: $77,849
Magnolia: $77,737

Lincoln, DE $77,284 Little Creek, DE $77,849 Magnolia, DE $77,737 Milford, DE $77,480 Marydel, DE $77,607 Millsboro, DE $76,959 Millville, DE $77,078 Milton, DE $77,211

Nassau, DE $77,267 Ocean View, DE $77,065 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,213 Seaford, DE $77,257 Selbyville, DE $76,937 Smyrna, DE $77,903 Viola, DE $77,544 Woodside, DE $77,753

Bear, DE $77,573 Newark, DE $77,544 Claymont, DE $77,703 Delaware City, DE $77,622 Hockessin, DE $77,537 Kirkwood, DE $77,607 Middletown, DE $77,637 Montchanin, DE $77,555

New Castle, DE $77,566 Odessa, DE $77,675 Port Penn, DE $77,727 Rockland, DE $77,563 Saint Georges, DE $77,612 Townsend, DE $77,732 Winterthur, DE $77,572 Lewes, DE $77,241

Wilmington, DE $77,541 Dover, DE $77,849 Dover Afb, DE $77,439 Bethany Beach, DE $76,984 Bethel, DE $77,063 Bridgeville, DE $77,245 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,630 Cheswold, DE $77,824

Clayton, DE $77,826 Dagsboro, DE $76,930 Delmar, DE $76,807 Ellendale, DE $77,040 Felton, DE $77,474 Fenwick Island, DE $76,947 Frankford, DE $76,813 Frederica, DE $77,550

Georgetown, DE $76,901 Greenwood, DE $77,257 Harbeson, DE $76,983 Harrington, DE $77,375 Hartly, DE $77,616 Houston, DE $77,265 Kenton, DE $77,830 Laurel, DE $76,855

Yorklyn, DE $77,560

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

Understanding how an Associate 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

$70,761

Average $77,633/year

$83,606

$5,897

Average $6,469/month

$6,967

$1,361

Average $1,493/week

$1,608

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,606	$6,967	$1,608	$40
Average	$77,633	$6,469	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,761	$5,897	$1,361	$34

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