Editors Salary
In Wisconsin, editors earn $64,270 at the median, or about $30.9 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 94.33), which stretches that salary to about $68,133 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,202/month, or 28.5% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $64K get you in Wisconsin?
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What this looks like in Wisconsin
Pay for editors in Wisconsin runs about 18% below the U.S. median of $78K. Rent runs $1,202/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 94.33 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $63K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in Wisconsin
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $79K | +23% | 50 |
| Green Bay | $75K | +16% | 110 |
| Madison | $67K | +4% | 380 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $67K | +4% | 370 |
| Eau Claire | $54K | -16% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a editor afford a 2BR apartment alone in Wisconsin?
Yes — at the median salary of $64K, rent takes 28.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,202/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for editors in Wisconsin?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new editors typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,368/month. At HUD’s $1,202/month FMR, rent would take 51% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is editor a high-paying job in Wisconsin?
Local pay runs 18% below the national median — $64K here vs. $78K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Wisconsin compare to the national average for editors?
Wisconsin pays $64K median vs. the U.S. average of $78K — that’s -18%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 94.33), the purchasing-power equivalent is $68K — below the national median.
How much do editors make in Wisconsin?
The median is $64,270 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,470, and experienced editors can clear $102,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in Wisconsin?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,270/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 28.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a editors salary go in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has a Regional Price Parity of 94.33 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median editors salary is worth about $68,133 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do editors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.