Editors Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $64,750 -14% vs national
Median hourly $31.13
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $78,190
Employed locally 90
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $64,750
    50th (median)
    $64,750
    75th
    $64,750
    90th
    $78,190

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 87% Median Editors salary is 13% 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
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,670
    Interpreters and Translators $51,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Springfield, IL is $31.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.01 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Springfield, IL is 14% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,750.