Picture Editor Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Picture Editor make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Picture Editor in San Diego, CA is $73,330. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,666 to a high of $97,612, with most professionals earning between $64,607 and $86,040.

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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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 09/06/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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Average Salary Range for Picture Editor in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Picture Editor ranges from $64,607 to $86,040 with the average base salary of $73,330. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,516 to $87,812 with the average total cash compensation of $73,809.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,330 $64,607 - $86,040
Bonus $479 $909 - $1,773
Total Pay $73,809 $65,516 - $87,812
* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,725 - $86,197 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,918 - $86,453 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,557 - $85,973 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,011 - $86,577 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,557 - $85,973 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,608 - $87,372 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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