How much does an editor make in Hartford?
$79,870a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $38.40 an hour or $6,656 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.40
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,720Median: $79,870Highest 10%: $134,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,720 | $18.62 | |
| 25th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $79,870 | $38.40 | |
| 75th | $108,900 | $52.36 | |
| 90th | $134,700 | $64.74 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for editors.
| New Haven, CT | $98,550 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $88,610 |
| Waterbury, CT | $87,150 |
| Norwich, CT | $72,340 |
Related jobs in Hartford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $113,200 |
| Musician and Singer | $105,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,500 |
| Writer and Author | $97,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $87,830 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $82,020 |
| Producer and Director | $71,030 |
| Graphic Designer | $70,870 |
| Interior Designer | $69,150 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $38.40 ($79,870 a year).
Do editors make more in Hartford than the national average?
Yes: $79,870 against $77,920 nationally, 3% more.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $85,950, so Hartford pays 7% less.
Where does Hartford rank for editor pay?
19 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,700 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.