Editor salary in Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

The median annual wage for editors in Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area was $47,370 in May 2025, with an average of $55,300. About 70 people work in this occupation there.

That is 39% below the national median of $77,920. Compared with all occupations in Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area (median $46,060), editors earn 3% more. Its location quotient of 0.54 means the job is less common here than nationally.

Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $29,220, while the top 10% earned more than $92,520. Many editors are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.