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How much does an editor make in Fort Wayne?

$50,810a year

Median yearly pay for editors in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,234 a month.

Hourly
$24.43
Vs. national median
-35%
Rank among cities
168 of 182
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,730Median: $50,810Highest 10%: $91,750
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,730$14.29
25th$38,580$18.55
Median$50,810$24.43
75th$69,280$33.31
90th$91,750$44.11

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for editors.

Chicago, IL$80,380
Indianapolis, IN$65,390
Cincinnati, OH$62,610
Editor salary in Indiana Editor salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Musician and Singer$87,260
Public Relations Specialist$70,410
Writer and Author$63,640
Interior Designer$61,110
Producer and Director$57,260
Graphic Designer$52,280
Audio and Video Technician$50,130
Interpreter and Translator$44,000
Umpire$41,010
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,980
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an editor make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $24.43 ($50,810 a year).

Do editors make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

No: $50,810 against $77,920 nationally, 35% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $56,440, so Fort Wayne pays 10% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for editor pay?

168 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does an editor make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,750 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.