Editors Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $57,130 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $88,910
Employed locally 40
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $40,830
    50th (median)
    $57,130
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $88,910

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 86% Median Editors salary is 14% 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 $31,660
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    Graphic Designers $49,890
    Producers and Directors $45,290
    Public Relations Specialists $50,760
    Interpreters and Translators $47,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Rockford, IL is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.61 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Rockford, IL is 24.1% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,830.