Editors Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $77,790 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.40
10th percentile $46,080
90th percentile $132,520
Employed locally 690
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,080
    25th
    $56,830
    50th (median)
    $77,790
    75th
    $94,890
    90th
    $132,520

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 80% Median Editors salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    New York $98,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Delaware $91,700

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,220
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $57,960

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $66,290
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,080
    Producers and Directors $75,920
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Baltimore, MD is $37.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.74 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Baltimore, MD is 3.4% above the national median of $75,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Editors in Baltimore?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $46,080 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,830.