Editors Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $71,600 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.43
10th percentile $40,820
90th percentile $119,310
Employed locally 2,820
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,820
    25th
    $54,800
    50th (median)
    $71,600
    75th
    $86,580
    90th
    $119,310

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 81% Median Editors salary is 19% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,770
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,640
    Producers and Directors $78,490
    Interior Designers $69,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Chicago, IL-IN is $34.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.47 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 4.9% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $40,820 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,800.