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Editorial assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$51,101
Average $51,101
Low $38,588
High $67,672

The average salary for a editorial assistant is $51,101 per year in the United States. 149 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Editorial Assistant job openings in United States

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Editorial Assistant
ReaderLink3out of 5 stars.
Franklin, TN
$28.84 - $32.69 an hour
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Editorial Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
24 Seven
 
$104,000per year
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SmashBox
 
$91,175per year
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Pomona College
 
$90,000per year
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New York Post
 
$82,500per year
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Cybersearch, Ltd
 
$78,000per year
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New York University
 
$74,880per year
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Highest paying cities for Editorial Assistants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $55,166 per year
  2. Falls Church, VA
    $51,962 per year
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $46,563 per year
  4. Birmingham, AL
    $44,139 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $44,072 per year

Where can an Editorial Assistant earn more?

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Senior Editorial Assistant

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