Editors Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $81,910 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.38
10th percentile $44,130
90th percentile $157,660
Employed locally 260
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,130
    25th
    $62,280
    50th (median)
    $81,910
    75th
    $131,700
    90th
    $157,660

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 95% Median Editors salary is 5% 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
    New Haven, CT $85,380
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,930
    Connecticut $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
    Producers and Directors $98,920
    Graphic Designers $63,170
    Coaches and Scouts $47,870
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,860
    Film and Video Editors $79,630
    Public Relations Specialists $66,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Waterbury?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Waterbury, CT is $39.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.70 or more per hour.

    Is Waterbury above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Waterbury, CT is 8.8% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $44,130 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,280.