Editors Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $48,020 -36.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $30,470
90th percentile $71,350
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,470
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $48,020
    75th
    $59,950
    90th
    $71,350

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 76% Median Editors salary is 24% 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
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,260
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,240
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $67,360
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,460

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,970
    Coaches and Scouts $61,270
    Public Relations Specialists $51,030
    Audio and Video Technicians $39,350
    Graphic Designers $49,850
    Producers and Directors $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Bangor, ME is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.30 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Bangor, ME is 36.2% below 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $30,470 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.