How much does an editor make in Milwaukee?
$66,560a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $32.00 an hour or $5,547 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.00
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,480Median: $66,560Highest 10%: $122,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,480 | $19.94 | |
| 25th | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| Median | $66,560 | $32.00 | |
| 75th | $85,370 | $41.04 | |
| 90th | $122,700 | $59.00 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Oshkosh, WI | $79,350 |
| Green Bay, WI | $74,650 |
| Madison, WI | $66,920 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,430 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
| Writer and Author | $63,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $32.00 ($66,560 a year).
Do editors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $66,560 against $77,920 nationally, 15% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $64,270, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for editor pay?
81 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,700 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.