Editors pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for editors is $36.57 an hour ($76,060 a year). About 4,560 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Illinois ranks 12th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.31 | $46,410 |
| 25% of workers | $29.99 | $62,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.57 | $76,060 |
| 75% of workers | $48.44 | $100,750 |
| 90% of workers | $51.85 | $107,850 |
Editors pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $80,380 | 2,520 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $62,030 | 100 |
| Springfield | $60,510 | 30 |
| Rockford | $59,380 | 40 |
| Peoria | $58,000 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $76,380 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $62,700 |
| Producers and Directors | $81,080 |
| Art Directors | $103,550 |
| Writers and Authors | $68,220 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $60,590 |
| Technical Writers | $88,700 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $55,290 |
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