Editors pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for editors is $41.32 an hour ($85,950 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($77,920). Connecticut ranks 3rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.61 | $47,020 |
| 25% of workers | $29.40 | $61,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.32 | $85,950 |
| 75% of workers | $59.32 | $123,380 |
| 90% of workers | $69.87 | $145,340 |
Editors pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $98,550 | 110 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $88,610 | 340 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $87,150 | 230 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $79,870 | 210 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $72,340 | 60 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for editors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $79,210 |
| Producers and Directors | $88,260 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $84,990 |
| Art Directors | $71,900 |
| Technical Writers | $101,870 |
| Film and Video Editors | $83,550 |
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