Editors Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $64,580 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.05
10th percentile $42,460
90th percentile $100,800
Employed locally 340
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,460
    25th
    $52,230
    50th (median)
    $64,580
    75th
    $81,060
    90th
    $100,800

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 74% Median Editors salary is 26% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $63,990
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $61,130

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $73,130
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    Graphic Designers $62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,950
    Producers and Directors $63,690
    Interior Designers $58,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Madison, WI is $31.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.25 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Madison, WI is 14.2% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $42,460 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,230.