As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Copy Editor in Amherst, CO is $68,217, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,312 weekly, or $5,685 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Copy Editor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Copy Editor in Amherst, CO vary widely, spanning from $56,272 to $78,154. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,965) and 75th percentile ($73,419), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,154 per year. This $11,454 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Copyediting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Amherst Entry Level Copy Editor often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Copy Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $56,272 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $61,965 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $68,217 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $73,419 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $78,154 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
25% $61,965 10% $56,272 90% $78,154 75% $73,419 $68,217 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Amherst, Colorado    Amherst is a census-designated place and U.S. Post Office in Phillips County, Colorado, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 58. Th....More

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