Editors Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Illinois
Editors in Illinois earn a median salary of $57,343 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.8% vs the national median of $75,260. An estimated 3,120 editors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $43,640 to $71,600 depending on location.
$57,343
Avg median salary in Illinois
$71,600
Highest paying metro
$43,640
Lowest paying metro
3,120
Employed in Illinois
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Editors salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $71,600 | $54,800 | $86,580 | 2,820 |
| Springfield, IL | $64,750 | $64,750 | $64,750 | 90 |
| Champaign, IL | $63,220 | $48,350 | $74,680 | 80 |
| Rockford, IL | $57,130 | $40,830 | $75,300 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $52,250 | $40,180 | $74,350 | 30 |
| West Central Illinois | $48,810 | $37,380 | $75,320 | 30 |
| South Illinois | $43,640 | $36,090 | $50,760 | 30 |