Editors Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,650 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $84,670
Employed locally 60
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $39,340
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $84,670
    90th
    $84,670

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Western Wisconsin is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.71 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Western Wisconsin is 36.7% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,340.