Editors pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for editors is $27.14 an hour ($56,440 a year). About 830 people work in this job there.
That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Indiana ranks 42nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.84 | $30,860 |
| 25% of workers | $19.20 | $39,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.14 | $56,440 |
| 75% of workers | $37.45 | $77,900 |
| 90% of workers | $47.78 | $99,380 |
Editors pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $65,390 | 280 |
| Fort Wayne | $50,810 | 60 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $39,930 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $64,900 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $48,140 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $61,760 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $54,740 |
| Technical Writers | $75,510 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $47,610 |
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