How much does an editor make in Baltimore?
$79,730a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $38.33 an hour or $6,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.33
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $79,730Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| Median | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| 75th | $101,900 | $48.97 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.74 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Washington, DC | $84,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,530 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $38.33 ($79,730 a year).
Do editors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $79,730 against $77,920 nationally, 2% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $75,550, so Baltimore pays 6% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for editor pay?
20 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.