Editors Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $55,690 -26% vs national
Median hourly $26.78
10th percentile $34,940
90th percentile $94,010
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

Compare Editors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Eau Claire, WI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Editors
in
Eau Claire, WI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,940
    25th
    $43,990
    50th (median)
    $55,690
    75th
    $74,660
    90th
    $94,010

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 77% Median Editors salary is 23% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,310
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $80,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,220
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,950
    Madison, WI $64,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $63,990

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,890
    Graphic Designers $52,790
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,950
    Public Relations Specialists $60,510
    Interior Designers $51,810
    Producers and Directors $52,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Eau Claire, WI is $26.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.50 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Eau Claire, WI is 26% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,940 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,990.