What are the main factors that influence an Editorial Designer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Editorial Designer's salary?

An Editorial Designer's salary grows with experience: a Graphic Design Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $60,362, a Editorial Designer (2-4 years)earns $70,720, a Graphic Design Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $85,861, a Graphic Design Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $106,049, a Graphic Design Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $124,637,

What are the highest paying states for an Editorial Designer?

Editorial Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Editorial Designer roles are District of Columbia $78,814, California $78,515, Massachusetts $77,468. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Editorial Designer roles make?

Salaries for Editorial Designer level roles vary by specialization: Editorial Director: $152,581; Editorial Writer: $135,679; Editorial Manager: $113,188; Editorial Specialist: $110,428; Editorial Coordinator: $96,336.

How do different companies affect an Editorial Designer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Editorial Designer roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Editorial Designer Salary in the United States

How much does an Editorial Designer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Editorial Designer in the United States is $71,183 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,216
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,392 to $77,482
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,120

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Editorial Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,482	$6,457	$1,490	$37
Average	$71,183	$5,932	$1,369	$34
25th Percentile	$65,392	$5,449	$1,258	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Editorial Designer Salaries

An Editorial Designer'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 Experience Level Affects Editorial Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Editorial Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,362
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,720
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,861
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,049
Expert (over 8 years): $124,637

Levels	Salary
Graphic D... Level Editorial Designer	$60,362
Editorial... Level Editorial Designer	$70,720
Graphic D... Level Editorial Designer	$85,861
Graphic D... Level Editorial Designer	$106,049
Graphic D... Level Editorial Designer	$124,637

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How Do Editorial Designer 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 Editorial Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,814.
California: $78,515.
Massachusetts: $77,468.

District of Columbia $78,814 California $78,515 Massachusetts $77,468 Washington $77,184 New Jersey $77,155 Alaska $77,055 Connecticut $76,073 New York $75,675

Hawaii $74,400 Rhode Island $73,802 Maryland $73,397 Minnesota $72,841 Colorado $72,628 Illinois $72,557 Oregon $72,286 Delaware $72,087

New Hampshire $71,962 Virginia $71,681 Pennsylvania $70,863 Nevada $70,450 North Dakota $70,314 Michigan $70,101 Wisconsin $70,023 Vermont $69,866

Texas $69,432 Maine $69,403 Arizona $69,361 Ohio $69,311 Georgia $68,656 Indiana $68,328 Wyoming $68,264 Utah $68,165

Iowa $68,122 Kansas $67,780 Louisiana $67,681 North Carolina $67,645 Missouri $67,631 Florida $67,353 Montana $67,204 Nebraska $67,061

Kentucky $66,983 South Carolina $66,698 Tennessee $66,520 Idaho $66,449 New Mexico $65,930 Oklahoma $65,816 Alabama $65,396 South Dakota $64,691

Arkansas $64,307 West Virginia $64,100 Mississippi $63,481

Top Paying Cities for Editorial Designers

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: $89,783
San Francisco: $88,900
Oakland: $86,929

San Jose, CA $89,783

San Francisco, CA $88,900

Oakland, CA $86,929

New York, NY $82,494

Queens Village, NY $81,960

Paramus, NJ $81,391

Passaic, NJ $81,319

Bergenfield, NJ $81,248

Stamford, CT $81,141

Huntington, NY $81,070

Newark, NJ $80,608

Bridgeport, CT $80,465

New Brunswick, NJ $80,230

Vallejo, CA $80,081

Middlesex, NJ $80,038

Somerset, NJ $79,974

Petaluma, CA $79,810

Santa Cruz, CA $79,533

Boston, MA $79,390

Monterey, CA $79,034

Fairbanks, AK $78,985

Los Angeles, CA $78,849

Washington, DC $78,814

Seattle, WA $78,686

Santa Rosa, CA $78,671

Juneau, AK $78,465

Orange, CA $78,230

Anchorage, AK $78,102

Anaheim, CA $78,052

Santa Ana, CA $77,945

Nassau, NY $77,903

Long Beach, CA $77,874

Danbury, CT $77,853

Santa Maria, CA $77,611

Everett, WA $77,596

Bremerton, WA $77,248

Trenton, NJ $77,112

Sacramento, CA $77,084

San Diego, CA $77,048

Brockton, MA $77,020

Tacoma, WA $76,991

Santa Barbara, CA $76,892

Lowell, MA $76,607

New Suffolk, NY $76,579

Nashua, NH $76,493

Lompoc, CA $76,379

Ventura, CA $76,308

Stockton, CA $76,287

New Haven, CT $76,144

Atlantic City, NJ $75,959

Hartford, CT $75,803

Modesto, CA $75,767

Poughkeepsie, NY $75,610

New Britain, CT $75,575

Olympia, WA $75,475

Kennewick, WA $75,475

New London, CT $75,461

Norwich, CT $75,440

Lawrence, MA $75,404

Bakersfield, CA $75,205

Riverside, CA $75,105

New Bedford, MA $75,105

Richland, WA $75,034

Portsmouth, NH $74,977

Vineland, NJ $74,963

San Bernardino, CA $74,906

Boulder, CO $74,706

Worcester, MA $74,650

Portland, OR $74,585

Saint Paul, MN $74,500

Minneapolis, MN $74,500

Philadelphia, PA $74,400

Honolulu, HI $74,023

Springfield, MA $73,774

Providence, RI $73,767

Chicago, IL $73,560

Bellingham, WA $73,475

Baltimore, MD $73,397

Chico, CA $73,219

Wilmington, DE $73,098

Pittsfield, MA $73,027

Manchester, NH $72,891

Spokane, WA $72,578

Denver, CO $72,571

Albany, NY $72,236

Troy, NY $72,208

Schenectady, NY $72,058

Burlington, VT $71,902

Portland, ME $71,653

Salem, OR $71,596

Yakima, WA $71,582

Ann Arbor, MI $71,560

Rochester, MN $71,361

Fresno, CA $71,325

Reno, NV $71,325

Milwaukee, WI $71,261

Detroit, MI $71,190

Allentown, PA $71,169

Carson City, NV $71,162

Houston, TX $71,055

Colorado Springs, CO $71,048

Syracuse, NY $71,012

Eugene, OR $70,877

Bismarck, ND $70,791

Gary, IN $70,791

Galveston, TX $70,791

Springfield, OR $70,734

Medford, OR $70,564

Fort Collins, CO $70,535

Austin, TX $70,478

Mesa, AZ $70,329

Phoenix, AZ $70,314

Dallas, TX $70,293

Reading, PA $70,250

Saint Cloud, MN $70,222

Concord, NH $70,158

Madison, WI $70,129

Utica, NY $69,937

Raleigh, NC $69,880

Las Vegas, NV $69,873

Rochester, NY $69,823

Des Moines, IA $69,816

Atlanta, GA $69,702

Battle Creek, MI $69,681

Salt Lake City, UT $69,660

Lancaster, PA $69,553

Champaign, IL $69,539

Harrisburg, PA $69,453

Durham, NC $69,389

Kansas City, MO $69,382

Kansas City, KS $69,368

Fort Worth, TX $69,361

Boca Raton, FL $69,332

Cleveland, OH $69,325

Columbus, OH $69,311

Pittsburgh, PA $69,304

Richmond, VA $69,275

Indianapolis, IN $69,261

Cincinnati, OH $69,168

Petersburg, VA $69,062

Billings, MT $68,905

Lansing, MI $68,905

Huntsville, AL $68,905

Lebanon, PA $68,898

Dayton, OH $68,891

Pueblo, CO $68,891

Appleton, WI $68,869

Buffalo, NY $68,841

Racine, WI $68,805

Charlotte, NC $68,798

Saint Louis, MO $68,777

Springfield, IL $68,748

Elkhart, IN $68,734

York, PA $68,734

Gastonia, NC $68,727

Benton Harbor, MI $68,727

Beaumont, TX $68,684

Lorain, OH $68,670

Toledo, OH $68,642

Binghamton, NY $68,606

Rock Hill, SC $68,599

Rockford, IL $68,563

Fargo, ND $68,528

Elyria, OH $68,528

Flagstaff, AZ $68,478

Fort Lauderdale, FL $68,435

Miami, FL $68,393

Duluth, MN $68,279

Bangor, ME $68,186

Cedar Rapids, IA $68,108

Louisville, KY $68,072

Grand Rapids, MI $68,058

Hialeah, FL $68,051

Casper, WY $67,951

Scranton, PA $67,866

New Orleans, LA $67,844

Virginia Beach, VA $67,837

Akron, OH $67,802

Peoria, IL $67,709

Sarasota, FL $67,695

Green Bay, WI $67,645

Baton Rouge, LA $67,610

Charleston, SC $67,595

Nashville, TN $67,574

Jamestown, NY $67,560

Davenport, IA $67,560

Tucson, AZ $67,524

Cheyenne, WY $67,503

Saint Petersburg, FL $67,481

Tampa, FL $67,467

Omaha, NE $67,453

Port Arthur, TX $67,424

Evansville, IN $67,424

Bradenton, FL $67,396

Santa Fe, NM $67,268

Orlando, FL $67,197

Clearwater, FL $67,118

Canton, OH $66,969

La Crosse, WI $66,969

Grand Forks, ND $66,948

Albuquerque, NM $66,926

Tulsa, OK $66,926

Newport News, VA $66,919

High Point, NC $66,898

Ogden, UT $66,869

Corpus Christi, TX $66,812

Laramie, WY $66,770

Norfolk, VA $66,770

Rock Island, IL $66,727

Saginaw, MI $66,713

Jacksonville, FL $66,705

Salisbury, NC $66,691

Memphis, TN $66,677

Moline, IL $66,641

Fort Myers, FL $66,620

Waterloo, IA $66,528

Spartanburg, SC $66,456

Lincoln, NE $66,421

Fort Wayne, IN $66,407

Birmingham, AL $66,328

Cedar Falls, IA $66,314

Provo, UT $66,307

Springfield, OH $66,300

San Antonio, TX $66,286

Greensboro, NC $66,257

South Bend, IN $66,250

Winston Salem, NC $66,243

Boise, ID $66,221

Savannah, GA $66,172

Muskegon, MI $66,043

Lima, OH $65,958

Lake Charles, LA $65,930

Anderson, IN $65,915

Lexington, KY $65,894

Augusta, GA $65,873

Greenville, SC $65,873

Wichita, KS $65,809

Tuscaloosa, AL $65,809

Columbia, SC $65,745

Bloomington, IN $65,567

Roanoke, VA $65,524

Asheville, NC $65,431

Knoxville, TN $65,310

Shreveport, LA $65,303

Wilmington, NC $65,211

Frankfort, KY $65,075

Oklahoma City, OK $65,026

Chillicothe, OH $64,997

Longview, TX $64,990

Topeka, KS $64,969

Mobile, AL $64,862

Terre Haute, IN $64,833

Erie, PA $64,826

Altoona, PA $64,791

Melbourne, FL $64,769

Amarillo, TX $64,741

Killeen, TX $64,719

Fayetteville, AR $64,663

Sioux Falls, SD $64,613

Chattanooga, TN $64,570

Idaho Falls, ID $64,563

Gainesville, FL $64,413

Portsmouth, OH $64,378

Little Rock, AR $64,364

Lynchburg, VA $64,364

Lafayette, LA $64,335

Youngstown, OH $64,335

Temple, TX $64,307

Daytona Beach, FL $64,292

Clarksville, TN $64,285

Pensacola, FL $64,278

Hopkinsville, KY $64,065

Charleston, WV $64,057

Florence, SC $64,022

Sioux City, IA $63,979

Macon, GA $63,773

Tallahassee, FL $63,766

Fayetteville, NC $63,751

Waco, TX $63,737

Wichita Falls, TX $63,737

Pine Bluff, AR $63,709

Vincennes, IN $63,573

Lubbock, TX $63,545

Great Falls, MT $63,502

Alamogordo, NM $63,495

Abilene, TX $63,438

Rapid City, SD $63,346

Monroe, LA $63,346

Albany, GA $63,303

Huntington, WV $63,296

Jackson, MS $63,289

Greenville, MS $63,282

Parkersburg, WV $63,210

Montgomery, AL $63,196

Johnstown, PA $63,182

Springfield, MO $63,125

Biloxi, MS $63,089

Sumter, SC $62,940

Columbus, GA $62,933

Twin Falls, ID $62,890

Pascagoula, MS $62,798

Kingsport, TN $62,612

Gulfport, MS $62,591

Alexandria, LA $62,356

Fort Smith, AR $62,178

El Paso, TX $61,986

Helena, MT $61,894

Las Cruces, NM $61,666

Harlingen, TX $61,466

Pocatello, ID $61,402

Florence, AL $61,381

Brownsville, TX $61,367

Dothan, AL $61,253

Mcallen, TX $61,217

Columbus, MS $60,691

Altus, OK $60,363

Lawton, OK $60,228

Pierre, SD $59,972

What Skills Can Increase an Editorial Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Presentation (Mentioned in 4.34% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
Adobe Illustrator (Mentioned in 3.05% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Graphic designers use Illustrator to create vector graphics. You can produce logos, detailed illustrations, web page designs and many more.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Presentation	4.34%
Adobe Illustrator	3.05%
Microsoft Office	1.63%

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 Editorial Designer's salary.

Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Insight	$74,030	4%
Consulting	$74,030	4%
Leadership	$74,030	4%
Innovation	$73,318	3%
Collaboration	$73,318	3%
Storytelling	$73,318	3%

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How Education impacts an Editorial Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Editorial Designers enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Editorial Designer with a Associate's Degree is between $67,790 and $71,824).

Editorial Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Editorial Designer

No Diploma 0.7%

High School 9.7%

Associates 19.6%

Bachelors 65.4%

Masters 4.4%

Doctorate 0.2%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.7%
High School	9.7%
Associates	19.6%
Bachelors	65.4%
Masters	4.4%
Doctorate	0.2%

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Editorial Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Editorial Designer'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 April 01, 2026

$65,392

Average $71,183/year

$77,482

$5,449

Average $5,932/month

$6,457

$1,258

Average $1,369/week

$1,490

$31

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,482	$6,457	$1,490	$37
Average	$71,183	$5,932	$1,369	$34
25th Percentile	$65,392	$5,449	$1,258	$31

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Salary Trends for Editorial Designer

Salaries for an Editorial Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,502 in 2023 to around $68,439 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Editorial Designer salary trends, .

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2023

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2024

$69,205

2025

$68,439

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