Editors Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,690 -39.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $29,690
90th percentile $101,420
Employed locally 70
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,690
    25th
    $44,130
    50th (median)
    $45,690
    75th
    $76,350
    90th
    $101,420

    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 Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Southwest Maine is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.61 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Southwest Maine is 39.3% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $29,690 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,130.