How much does an Associate Editor make in the United States? The average Associate Editor salary in the United States is $79,450 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $70,099 and $90,022. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Associate Editor

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Shawnee Animal Clinic - PORTSMOUTH , OH
Company Description. Join our 5-Star Team at Shawnee Animal Clinic, a premier veterinary facility offering top-tier services. General Practice/Small Animal clin
- 14 days ago
Town & Country Veterinary Clinic- NY - OGDENSBURG , NY
Company Description. Town & Country Veterinary Clinic, a growing animal practice located in rural upstate New York, has an immediate opening for a full-time sma
- 148 days ago
Confidential - BEAVERTON , OR
Job Summary. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Associate Dentist limited to Pediatrics to join our dynamic dental practice. The ideal candidate will be
- 167 days ago
What You Will Do. All Lowe’s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our custom
- 56 days ago
Adirondack Dental Group - CLIFTON PARK , NY
Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus OR ownership opportunity. Adirondack Dental Group is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and highly personable Associate Dentist to
- 34 days ago
What You Will Do. All Lowe’s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products customers
- 30 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Associate Editor in the United States. The base salary for Associate Editor ranges from $70,099 to $90,022 with the average base salary of $79,450. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,721 to $91,499 with the average total cash compensation of $80,413.

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