Editors Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $71,630 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.44
10th percentile $47,770
90th percentile $138,510
Employed locally 160
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,770
    25th
    $51,330
    50th (median)
    $71,630
    75th
    $94,890
    90th
    $138,510

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 77% Median Editors salary is 23% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,370
    Massachusetts $78,720
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $77,160
    Canton-Massillon, OH $76,350

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$46,460
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40,040
    Public Relations Specialists$73,820
    Graphic Designers$65,590
    Interpreters and Translators$57,260
    Producers and Directors$76,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Worcester, MA is $34.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.47 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Worcester, MA is 4.8% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $47,770 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,330.