Best cities for a deputy editor

The best cities for deputy editors are New York, NY, Brookhaven, NY, and Islip, NY, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for deputy editors vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for deputy editors in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a deputy editor or considering a move, this list of the best cities for deputy editors to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for deputy editors. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a deputy editor. While the absolute best city for deputy editors is New York, NY, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for deputy editors in 2026

1. New York, NY

Total deputy editor jobs:	48
Average annual salary:	$125,753
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$64,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$245,000
Location quotient:	16.74

2. Brookhaven, NY

Total deputy editor jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$127,808
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$65,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$249,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Islip, NY

Total deputy editor jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$127,451
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$65,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$248,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Oyster Bay, NY

Total deputy editor jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$126,674
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$64,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$247,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Hempstead, NY

Total deputy editor jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$126,557
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$64,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$246,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Jersey City, NJ

Total deputy editor jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$110,259
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$56,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$215,000
Location quotient:	3.47

7. Boston, MA

Total deputy editor jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$108,117
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$53,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$216,000
Location quotient:	4.79

8. Cleveland, OH

Total deputy editor jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$87,143
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$43,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$173,000
Location quotient:	7.19

9. Norfolk, VA

Total deputy editor jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$109,446
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$56,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$211,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Philadelphia, PA

Total deputy editor jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$103,623
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$53,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$201,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for deputy editors

New York, NY
Brookhaven, NY
Islip, NY
Oyster Bay, NY
Hempstead, NY
Jersey City, NJ
Boston, MA
Cleveland, OH
Norfolk, VA
Philadelphia, PA

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Detailed list of the best cities for a deputy editor

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	New York, NY	$125,753	$64,000	8,537,673	48
2	Brookhaven, NY	$127,808	$65,000	486,040	-
3	Islip, NY	$127,451	$65,000	335,543	-
4	Oyster Bay, NY	$126,674	$64,000	293,214	-
5	Hempstead, NY	$126,557	$64,000	759,757	-
6	Jersey City, NJ	$110,259	$56,000	264,152	1
7	Boston, MA	$108,117	$53,000	673,184	3
8	Cleveland, OH	$87,143	$43,000	385,809	1
9	Norfolk, VA	$109,446	$56,000	245,115	-
10	Philadelphia, PA	$103,623	$53,000	1,567,872	-
11	Chesapeake, VA	$109,107	$56,000	237,940	-
12	Virginia Beach, VA	$110,054	$57,000	452,602	-
13	Raleigh, NC	$88,899	$45,000	458,880	-
14	Newark, NJ	$110,012	$56,000	281,764	-
15	Pittsburgh, PA	$91,724	$46,000	303,625	-
16	Durham, NC	$88,435	$45,000	263,016	-
17	Buffalo, NY	$110,397	$54,000	256,902	-
18	Lexington, KY	$85,314	$43,000	318,449	-
19	Columbus, OH	$83,913	$41,000	860,090	-
20	Washington, DC	$114,358	$58,000	681,170	6
21	Toledo, OH	$83,476	$41,000	278,508	-
22	Detroit, MI	$86,186	$42,000	672,795	-
23	Greensboro, NC	$86,285	$44,000	287,027	-
24	Nashville, TN	$79,766	$40,000	660,388	-
25	Houston, TX	$86,048	$40,000	2,303,482	-
26	Louisville, KY	$82,896	$41,000	597,337	-
27	Baltimore, MD	$106,193	$54,000	614,664	-
28	Austin, TX	$86,038	$40,000	947,890	-
29	Winston-Salem, NC	$85,101	$43,000	242,203	-
30	Chicago, IL	$89,676	$44,000	2,704,958	-
31	San Antonio, TX	$85,530	$39,000	1,492,510	-
32	Cincinnati, OH	$79,170	$39,000	298,800	-
33	San Francisco, CA	$104,107	$46,000	870,887	2
34	Oakland, CA	$103,777	$45,000	420,005	-
35	Arlington, TX	$84,105	$40,000	392,772	-
36	Fremont, CA	$103,717	$45,000	233,136	-
37	Dallas, TX	$84,036	$40,000	1,317,929	-
38	Memphis, TN	$77,800	$39,000	652,717	-
39	San Jose, CA	$103,902	$46,000	1,025,350	-
40	Atlanta, GA	$85,683	$44,000	472,522	1
41	Fort Worth, TX	$83,960	$40,000	854,113	-
42	Charlotte, NC	$82,976	$42,000	842,051	-
43	Sacramento, CA	$101,171	$44,000	495,234	8
44	Irving, TX	$83,829	$40,000	238,289	-
45	Garland, TX	$83,733	$40,000	234,943	-
46	Plano, TX	$83,421	$40,000	286,057	-
47	Stockton, CA	$101,924	$45,000	307,072	-
48	El Paso, TX	$83,890	$38,000	683,080	-
49	Bakersfield, CA	$101,832	$45,000	376,380	-
50	Fresno, CA	$101,289	$45,000	522,053	-