Editors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $60,280 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $95,950
Employed locally 290
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $47,210
    50th (median)
    $60,280
    75th
    $79,070
    90th
    $95,950

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 79% Median Editors salary is 21% 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
    Madison, WI $64,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $63,990

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,810
    Graphic Designers $59,990
    Public Relations Specialists $63,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,180
    Producers and Directors $62,840
    Photographers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Milwaukee, WI is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.00 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 19.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,210.