Editors Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,080 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.29
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $99,640
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $42,410
    50th (median)
    $65,080
    75th
    $75,490
    90th
    $99,640

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Maryland is $31.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.21 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Maryland is 13.5% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,410.