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How much does an editor make in Indianapolis?

$65,390a year

Median yearly pay for editors in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $31.44 an hour or $5,449 a month.

Hourly
$31.44
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
89 of 182
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,930Median: $65,390Highest 10%: $123,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,930$17.27
25th$46,330$22.27
Median$65,390$31.44
75th$84,690$40.72
90th$123,200$59.24

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for editors.

Chicago, IL$80,380
Cincinnati, OH$62,610
Fort Wayne, IN$50,810
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Art Director$105,300
Commercial and Industrial Designer$88,040
Musician and Singer$86,450
Technical Writer$82,970
Music Director and Composer$81,770
Set and Exhibit Designer$72,960
Public Relations Specialist$66,450
Interior Designer$66,150
Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$66,140
Producer and Director$61,220
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an editor make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $31.44 ($65,390 a year).

Do editors make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $65,390 against $77,920 nationally, 16% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $56,440, so Indianapolis pays 16% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for editor pay?

89 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does an editor make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,200 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.