Editors Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $63,220 -16% vs national
Median hourly $30.39
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $95,110
Employed locally 80
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $48,350
    50th (median)
    $63,220
    75th
    $74,680
    90th
    $95,110

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 98% Median Editors salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    New York $98,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Delaware $91,700

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $80,820
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,220
    Canton-Massillon, OH $76,350
    Charlottesville, VA $76,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,260

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,600
    Public Relations Specialists $63,900
    Graphic Designers $57,750
    Producers and Directors $63,220
    Floral Designers $34,610
    Art Directors $81,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Champaign, IL is $30.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.09 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Champaign, IL is 16% below the national median of $75,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Editors in Champaign?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,350.