Editors Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $48,010 -36.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $100,740
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $63,940
    90th
    $100,740

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 80% Median Editors salary is 20% 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
    Public Relations Specialists $64,140
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,120
    Photographers $38,320
    Floral Designers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Lafayette, IN is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.60 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Lafayette, IN is 36.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.