Editors pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for editors is $39.99 an hour ($83,170 a year). About 3,100 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($77,920). Massachusetts ranks 5th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.75 | $47,320 |
| 25% of workers | $29.56 | $61,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.99 | $83,170 |
| 75% of workers | $49.82 | $103,620 |
| 90% of workers | $65.56 | $136,360 |
Editors pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $86,410 | 2,480 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $78,700 | 80 |
| Worcester | $73,950 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $61,410 | 60 |
| Barnstable Town | $60,680 | 50 |
| Springfield | $58,460 | 90 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $79,660 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $78,540 |
| Producers and Directors | $80,970 |
| Art Directors | $149,320 |
| Technical Writers | $109,200 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,260 |
| Film and Video Editors | $92,130 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $72,750 |
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