Editors pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for editors is $30.90 an hour ($64,270 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Wisconsin ranks 23rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.98 | $39,470 |
| 25% of workers | $22.83 | $47,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.90 | $64,270 |
| 75% of workers | $39.88 | $82,950 |
| 90% of workers | $49.30 | $102,530 |
Editors pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $79,350 | 50 |
| Green Bay | $74,650 | 110 |
| Madison | $66,920 | 380 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $66,560 | 370 |
| Eau Claire | $54,090 | 40 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $67,240 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $63,390 |
| Technical Writers | $80,030 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $57,530 |
| Writers and Authors | $64,370 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $40,630 |
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