How much does an editor make in Boston?
$86,410a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $41.54 an hour or $7,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.54
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,170Median: $86,410Highest 10%: $140,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,170 | $25.56 | |
| 25th | $64,510 | $31.01 | |
| Median | $86,410 | $41.54 | |
| 75th | $107,200 | $51.51 | |
| 90th | $140,300 | $67.47 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Amherst Town, MA | $78,700 |
| Providence, RI | $76,180 |
| Worcester, MA | $73,950 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $61,410 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $60,680 |
| Springfield, MA | $58,460 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
| Interior Designer | $81,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $41.54 ($86,410 a year).
Do editors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $86,410 against $77,920 nationally, 11% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $83,170, so Boston pays 4% more.
Where does Boston rank for editor pay?
9 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,300 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.