Editors Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $62,240 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.93
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $104,390
Employed locally 390
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $44,340
    50th (median)
    $62,240
    75th
    $75,390
    90th
    $104,390

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Washington $85,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $80,360
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $79,250
    Virginia $79,080
    Binghamton, NY $78,900

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,560
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    Public Relations Specialists $62,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,110
    Producers and Directors $49,520
    Audio and Video Technicians $57,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Indianapolis, IN is $29.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.24 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Indianapolis, IN is 17.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,340.