Editor Salary in Vermont
Based on 240+ workers in Vermont
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VT)
$66,860
$32.14/hr
vs National Average
$66,682
+0.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $144K
240 employed in Vermont
Salary Distribution — Editor in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,320 |
| 25th percentile | $60,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $66,860 |
| 75th percentile | $97,030 |
| 90th percentile | $143,630 |
Top-Paying Industries for Editor (U.S.)
Which industries pay Editors the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Editors in Vermont tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $100,360 | 1K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $81,450 | 50 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $79,570 | 5K |
| Retail Trade | $79,350 | 370 |
| Information | $78,310 | 54K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Editor in Vermont vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Vermont) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,820 |
| 2023 | $71,170 |
| 2024 | $62,710 |
| 2025 | $66,860 |
| 2026 (projected) | $70,872 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Vermont Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,820 | $58,973 |
| 2023 | $71,170 | $61,285 |
| 2024 | $62,710 | $61,822 |
| 2025 | $66,860 | $66,682 |
| 2026 (projected) | $70,872 | $70,683 |
Editor Salary by Experience Level in Vermont
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $60,170 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $66,860 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $97,030 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $143,630 |
Editor Salary in Other States
Related Editor Salaries in Vermont
How other high-demand occupations in Vermont compare to Editor ($66,860 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Editor | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writer and Author in VT | $94,430 | +41.2% | $45.40/hr |
| Logistician in VT | $83,560 | +25.0% | $40.17/hr |
| Training and Development Specialist in VT | $77,800 | +16.4% | $37.40/hr |
| Real Estate Broker in VT | $76,920 | +15.0% | $36.98/hr |
| Market Research Analyst in VT | $74,880 | +12.0% | $36.00/hr |
| Public Relations Specialist in VT | $66,060 | -1.2% | $31.76/hr |
| Purchasing Agent in VT | $65,330 | -2.3% | $31.41/hr |
| Paralegal in VT | $67,160 | +0.4% | $32.29/hr |
| Medical Scientist in VT | $66,500 | -0.5% | $31.97/hr |
| Graphic Designer in VT | $65,690 | -1.7% | $31.58/hr |
| Police Officer in VT | $68,910 | +3.1% | $33.13/hr |
| School Counselor in VT | $64,570 | -3.4% | $31.04/hr |