Editors pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for editors is $36.32 an hour ($75,550 a year). About 1,850 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Maryland ranks 13th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.47 | $46,740 |
| 25% of workers | $29.24 | $60,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.32 | $75,550 |
| 75% of workers | $48.22 | $100,300 |
| 90% of workers | $60.09 | $124,990 |
Editors pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $79,730 | 670 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $62,670 | 40 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for editors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $79,560 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $88,570 |
| Technical Writers | $100,990 |
| Producers and Directors | $79,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $63,680 |
| Art Directors | $98,400 |
| Writers and Authors | $104,330 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $88,550 |
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