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Editors Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Editors make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$83,170
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.7% vs 2024
$89,740
Mean Salary
$83,170
Median Salary
$39.99
Hourly Rate
3,100 people work as Editors in Massachusetts
Editors salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Editors in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $83,170 per year ($6,930/month).
This is 24.7% above the national average of $66,682.
Massachusetts ranks #5 out of 50 states for Editors pay.
Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 5.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Editors
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.88
Writing
4.25
Active Listening
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.8
Communications and Media
4.52
Administration and Management
3.34
Administrative
3.26
Education and Training
3.25
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(80.4% of workers)
Salaries for Editors in Massachusetts range from $47,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $136,360 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,490 and $103,620.
The median annual salary for Editors in Massachusetts is $83,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $89,740.
What is the salary range for a Editors in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Editors in Massachusetts range from $47,320 at the 10th percentile to $136,360 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,490 and $103,620.
What is the starting salary for a Editors in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Editors positions in Massachusetts typically start around $47,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,490 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Editors in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,100 people are employed as Editors in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Editors in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Editors in Massachusetts is approximately $39.99 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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