Editor salary in Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area
The median annual wage for editors in Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area was $57,550 in May 2025, with an average of $62,720. About 40 people work in this occupation there.
That is 26% below the national median of $77,920. Compared with all occupations in Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area (median $58,240), editors earn 1% less. With a location quotient of 1.44, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $37,150, while the top 10% earned more than $99,900. Many editors are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,150 | $17.86 |
| 25th | $43,660 | $20.99 |
| Median | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th | $75,780 | $36.43 |
| 90th | $99,900 | $48.03 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.