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

An Editorial Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,331 for beginners, reaching about $59,123 at mid-level, and approach $59,594 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Editorial Assistant?

Editorial Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Editorial Assistant roles are District of Columbia $62,753, California $62,515, Massachusetts $61,682. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Editorial Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Editorial Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Editorial Director: $152,472; Editorial Manager: $113,131; Managing Editorial Assistant: $78,158; Editorial Designer: $70,910; Editorial Photographer: $69,923.

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Editorial Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Editorial Assistant make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Editorial Assistant in Delaware is $57,527 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,808
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,284 to $63,955
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,242

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Editorial Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,955	$5,330	$1,230	$31
Average	$57,527	$4,794	$1,106	$28
25th Percentile	$55,284	$4,607	$1,063	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Editorial Assistant Salaries

An Editorial Assistant'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Editorial Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Editorial Assistant'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): $57,331
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,709
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,123
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,406
Expert (over 8 years): $59,594

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Editorial Assistant	$57,331
Intermediate Level Editorial Assistant	$57,709
Senior Level Editorial Assistant	$59,123
Specialist Level Editorial Assistant	$59,406
Expert Level Editorial Assistant	$59,594

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

District of Columbia: $62,753.
California: $62,515.
Massachusetts: $61,682.

District of Columbia $62,753 California $62,515 Massachusetts $61,682 Washington $61,455 New Jersey $61,432 Alaska $61,353 Connecticut $60,571 New York $60,253

Hawaii $59,239 Rhode Island $58,763 Maryland $58,440 Minnesota $57,998 Colorado $57,828 Illinois $57,771 Oregon $57,555 Delaware $57,397

New Hampshire $57,297 Virginia $57,074 Pennsylvania $56,422 Nevada $56,093 North Dakota $55,986 Michigan $55,816 Wisconsin $55,753 Vermont $55,628

Texas $55,283 Maine $55,260 Arizona $55,226 Ohio $55,186 Georgia $54,665 Indiana $54,404 Wyoming $54,353 Utah $54,274

Iowa $54,240 Kansas $53,968 Louisiana $53,888 North Carolina $53,860 Missouri $53,849 Florida $53,628 Montana $53,509 Nebraska $53,395

Kentucky $53,333 South Carolina $53,106 Tennessee $52,965 Idaho $52,908 New Mexico $52,494 Oklahoma $52,404 Alabama $52,069 South Dakota $51,508

Arkansas $51,202 West Virginia $51,038 Mississippi $50,545

Top Paying Cities for Editorial Assistants

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:

Lincoln: $59,403
Little Creek: $58,853
Magnolia: $59,097

Lincoln, DE $59,403 Little Creek, DE $58,853 Magnolia, DE $59,097 Milford, DE $59,403 Marydel, DE $58,632 Millsboro, DE $59,403 Millville, DE $59,800 Milton, DE $59,403

Nassau, DE $59,403 Ocean View, DE $59,800 Rehoboth Beach, DE $59,800 Seaford, DE $58,780 Selbyville, DE $59,800 Smyrna, DE $58,564 Viola, DE $59,097 Woodside, DE $58,927

Bear, DE $58,134 Newark, DE $58,156 Claymont, DE $58,202 Delaware City, DE $58,156 Hockessin, DE $58,202 Kirkwood, DE $58,156 Middletown, DE $58,445 Montchanin, DE $58,202

New Castle, DE $58,202 Odessa, DE $58,525 Port Penn, DE $57,998 Rockland, DE $58,202 Saint Georges, DE $58,156 Townsend, DE $58,440 Winterthur, DE $58,202 Lewes, DE $59,403

Wilmington, DE $58,202 Dover, DE $58,825 Dover Afb, DE $58,961 Bethany Beach, DE $59,800 Bethel, DE $58,780 Bridgeville, DE $59,403 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,887 Cheswold, DE $58,689

Clayton, DE $58,542 Dagsboro, DE $59,800 Delmar, DE $58,780 Ellendale, DE $59,403 Felton, DE $59,403 Fenwick Island, DE $59,800 Frankford, DE $59,800 Frederica, DE $59,403

Georgetown, DE $59,403 Greenwood, DE $59,403 Harbeson, DE $59,403 Harrington, DE $59,403 Hartly, DE $58,513 Houston, DE $59,403 Kenton, DE $58,542 Laurel, DE $58,780

Yorklyn, DE $58,202

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

Understanding how an Editorial Assistant'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.

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$55,284

Average $57,527/year

$63,955

$4,607

Average $4,794/month

$5,330

$1,063

Average $1,106/week

$1,230

$27

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,955	$5,330	$1,230	$31
Average	$57,527	$4,794	$1,106	$28
25th Percentile	$55,284	$4,607	$1,063	$27

Editorial Assistant Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Editorial Assistant, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Editorial Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $114,828 - a projected growth of 100% over your current level.

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