Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Editor salary in Connecticut
$85,950
Median annual
$41.32
Median hourly
$95,580
Mean annual
1,050
Employed
The median annual wage for editors in Connecticut was $85,950 in May 2025, with an average of $95,580. About 1,050 people work in this occupation there.
That is 10% above the national median of $77,920. Compared with all occupations in Connecticut (median $59,690), editors earn 44% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $47,020, while the top 10% earned more than $145,340. Many editors are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,020 | $22.61 |
| 25th | $61,160 | $29.40 |
| Median | $85,950 | $41.32 |
| 75th | $123,380 | $59.32 |
| 90th | $145,340 | $69.87 |
Metro areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $98,550 | 110 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $88,610 | 340 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $87,150 | 230 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $79,870 | 210 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $72,340 | 60 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.