Editors Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $47,750 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $93,340
Employed locally 150
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $34,770
    50th (median)
    $47,750
    75th
    $68,730
    90th
    $93,340

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 54% Median Editors salary is 46% 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
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    Northern 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Portland, ME is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.42 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Portland, ME is 36.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,770.