Associate Production Editor Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Production Editor make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Production Editor in the United States is $67,167 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,342
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,916 to $74,587
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,493
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Associate Production Editor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,587 $6,216 $1,434 $36
Average $67,167 $5,597 $1,292 $32
25th Percentile $57,916 $4,826 $1,114 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Production Editor Salaries

An Associate Production 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

  • District of Columbia: $74,368.
  • California: $74,085.
  • Massachusetts: $73,098.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Production 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:

  • San Jose: $84,718
  • San Francisco: $83,885
  • Oakland: $82,025

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Production Editor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.23% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • SAS (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): SAS (Statistical Analysis System) is a statistical software suite developed by SAS Institute for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, criminal investigation, and predictive analytics.
  • RFP (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): A request for proposal (RFP) is a business document that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it.
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Project Management 7.23%
SAS 2.17%
RFP 1.45%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Associate Production Editor's salary.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Development
 $85,302
27%
Onboarding
 $73,212
9%
Oral Communication
 $73,212
9%
Project Management
 $72,541
8%
Coordination
 $71,869
7%
Production Process
 $71,869
7%
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How Education impacts an Associate Production Editor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Production Editors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Production Editor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $66,628 and $72,160).

Associate Production Editor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Production Editor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 19.5%
Associates 11.8%
Bachelors 61.6%
Masters 6.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Associate Production Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Production 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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$57,916
Average $67,167/year
$74,587
$4,826
Average $5,597/month
$6,216
$1,114
Average $1,292/week
$1,434
$28
Average $32/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $74,587 $6,216 $1,434 $36
Average $67,167 $5,597 $1,292 $32
25th Percentile $57,916 $4,826 $1,114 $28

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Salary Trends for Associate Production Editor

Salaries for an Associate Production Editor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $65,086 in 2023 to around $65,204 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Production Editor salary trends, .

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