Editors Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $72,330 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.77
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $139,510
Employed locally 240
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $45,130
    50th (median)
    $72,330
    75th
    $104,320
    90th
    $139,510

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 78% Median Editors salary is 22% 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
    New Haven, CT $85,380
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,930
    Connecticut $81,910
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $81,910
    District of Columbia $81,580
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,300

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $50,510
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,970
    Graphic Designers $63,330
    Producers and Directors $69,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Hartford, CT is $34.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.74 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Hartford, CT is 3.9% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,130.