Publishing Copy Editor information
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$12.50 - $15.67
8% of jobs
$15.67 - $18.84
10% of jobs
$18.84 - $22.01
8% of jobs
$22.08 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$22.01 - $25.17
12% of jobs
The median wage is $27.65 / hr.
$25.17 - $28.34
17% of jobs
$31.19 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$28.34 - $31.51
24% of jobs
$31.51 - $34.68
13% of jobs
$34.68 - $37.85
2% of jobs
$37.85 - $41.02
4% of jobs
$41.02 - $44.19
2% of jobs
$44.19 - $47.36
1% of jobs
How much do publishing copy editor jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for publishing copy editor in the United States is $28.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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