Caption Editor

Caption Editor Salary

$11K

$69.5K

$122.5K

$69,294

/year

$33.31

/hour

Caption Editor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$69,294

Columbus

Ohio

$66,931

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    How much does a Caption Editor make?

    As of Jul 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Caption Editor in the United States is $69,294 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $33.31 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,332/week or $5,774/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $122,500 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Caption Editor salaries currently range between $54,500 (25th percentile) to $84,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $100,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Caption Editor varies greatly (by as much as 29500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Caption Editor in your area makes on average $66,931 per year, or $2,363 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $69,294. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Caption Editor salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Caption Editor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Caption Editor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Caption Editor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Newport East, RI, , with Moosup, CT, and Ashaway, RI, close behind in the second and third positions. Ashaway, RI, beats the national average by $25,132 (36.3%), and Newport East, RI, furthers that trend with another $26,582 (38.4%) above the $69,294 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Caption Editor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Newport East, RI, and Watch Hill, RI, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Caption Editor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Newport East, RI

    $95,876

    $46.09

    Moosup, CT

    $95,411

    $45.87

    Ashaway, RI

    $94,426

    $45.40

    Sterling, CT

    $94,213

    $45.29

    Bristol, RI

    $94,163

    $45.27

    Rehoboth, MA

    $94,132

    $45.26

    East Brooklyn, CT

    $93,675

    $45.04

    Hope Valley, RI

    $93,167

    $44.79

    Ledyard Center, CT

    $92,936

    $44.68

    Watch Hill, RI

    $92,531

    $44.49

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Caption Editor Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Caption Editor job category, we found that Travel Content Creator jobs have average salaries greater than Caption Editor jobs.

    Significantly, Travel Content Creator jobs pay $47,321 (68.3%) more than the average Caption Editor salary of $69,294. If you're qualified, finding work as a Travel Content Creator may help you make more money than that of the average Caption Editor position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Travel Content Creator

    $116,615

    $56.06

    Social Media Analyst

    $66,365

    $31.91

    Content Creation Manager

    $65,314

    $31.40

    Social Media Content Developer

    $51,341

    $24.68

    Tiktok

    $49,977

    $24.03

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Caption Editor salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $69,294 per year or $33.31 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.