How much does an editor make in Madison?
$66,920a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $32.17 an hour or $5,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.17
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,530Median: $66,920Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,530 | $20.45 | |
| 25th | $48,810 | $23.47 | |
| Median | $66,920 | $32.17 | |
| 75th | $85,160 | $40.94 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.25 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Oshkosh, WI | $79,350 |
| Green Bay, WI | $74,650 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,560 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,430 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,180 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Art Director | $83,650 |
| Music Director and Composer | $79,870 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Musician and Singer | $68,930 |
| Writer and Author | $68,760 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Broadcast Technician | $65,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $32.17 ($66,920 a year).
Do editors make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $66,920 against $77,920 nationally, 14% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $64,270, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for editor pay?
79 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,400 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.