Editors Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $85,380 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.05
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $130,900
Employed locally 140
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $56,470
    50th (median)
    $85,380
    75th
    $103,540
    90th
    $130,900

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 99% Median Editors salary is 1% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,930
    Connecticut $81,910
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $81,910
    District of Columbia $81,580
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,330
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,300

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $53,630
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,470
    Interior Designers $62,720
    Producers and Directors $71,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in New Haven, CT is $41.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.61 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in New Haven, CT is 13.4% above 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,470.