Editors Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $52,250 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $31,720
90th percentile $92,070
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,720
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $52,250
    75th
    $74,350
    90th
    $92,070

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $80,820
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,220
    Canton-Massillon, OH $76,350
    Charlottesville, VA $76,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,260

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $40,180
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,900
    Floral Designers $33,260
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $48,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Peoria, IL is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.15 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Peoria, IL is 30.6% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $31,720 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.