How much does an editor make in Maine?
$50,180a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Maine. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.13
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,170Median: $50,180Highest 10%: $121,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,170 | $15.95 | |
| 25th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 75th | $73,390 | $35.28 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.33 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $50,180 |
| Bangor, ME | $48,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 44. Mississippi | $54,380 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $50,780 |
| 46. Arkansas | $50,180 |
| 47. Maine | $50,180 |
| 48. Wyoming | $46,710 |
| 49. Nebraska | $46,320 |
| 50. Texas | $45,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $24.13 ($50,180 a year).
Do editors make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $50,180 against $77,920 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Maine rank for editor pay?
Maine ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Maine pays editors the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $50,180 a year.
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.