How much does an editor make in Wisconsin?
$64,270a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Wisconsin. That is $30.90 an hour or $5,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.90
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,470Median: $64,270Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| 75th | $82,950 | $39.88 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.29 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oshkosh, WI | $79,350 |
| Green Bay, WI | $74,650 |
| Madison, WI | $66,920 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,560 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,430 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $54,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 20. Vermont | $66,860 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,510 |
| 22. Utah | $65,040 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $64,270 |
| 24. New Mexico | $64,250 |
| 25. Alaska | $63,630 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.90 ($64,270 a year).
Do editors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $64,270 against $77,920 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for editor pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays editors the most?
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, with a median of $79,350 a year.
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.