Editors Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $79,370 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.16
10th percentile $49,830
90th percentile $144,210
Employed locally 2,560
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,830
    25th
    $59,690
    50th (median)
    $79,370
    75th
    $103,820
    90th
    $144,210

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 71% Median Editors salary is 29% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $87,330
    Massachusetts $78,720
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $77,160
    Canton-Massillon, OH $76,350
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $73,800

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $76,680
    Coaches and Scouts $48,430
    Graphic Designers $78,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,850
    Producers and Directors $79,910
    Interpreters and Translators $70,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Boston, MA-NH is $38.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.47 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Boston, MA-NH is 5.5% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $49,830 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,690.