Picture Editor Salary in Richmond, VA

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How much does a Picture Editor make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Picture Editor in Richmond, VA is $66,621. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $51,463 to a high of $88,662, with most professionals earning between $58,687 and $78,158.

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What is a Picture Editor?

A Picture Editor, also known as a Photo Editor, is a professional who collects, reviews, and chooses photographs and/or photo illustrations for publication in alignment with preset guidelines. Publications include, but are not limited to, websites, books, magazines, newspapers, art galleries, museum catalogs, and corporate products, such as catalogs and annual reports. In choosing photographs and illustrations, picture editors take into account their publication’s standards, needs, and budget....

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Average Salary Range for Picture Editor in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
58687
78158
66621

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
59511
79768
67054
What is the average salary for Picture Editor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Picture Editor in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Picture Editor ranges from $58,687 to $78,158 with the average base salary of $66,621. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,511 to $79,768 with the average total cash compensation of $67,054.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $66,621 $58,687 - $78,158
Bonus $433 $824 - $1,611
Total Pay $67,054 $59,511 - $79,768
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Picture Editor Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,506 - $77,917 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,506 - $77,917 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,691 - $75,500 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,691 - $75,500 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,474 - $75,210 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,564 - $75,331 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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