How much does an editor make in Maryland?
$75,550a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Maryland. That is $36.32 an hour or $6,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.32
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,740Median: $75,550Highest 10%: $125,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| Median | $75,550 | $36.32 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.22 | |
| 90th | $125,000 | $60.09 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $84,800 |
| Baltimore, MD | $79,730 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,530 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $62,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 10. Washington | $77,850 |
| 11. Georgia | $76,650 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,060 |
| 13. Maryland | $75,550 |
| 14. Delaware | $75,020 |
| 15. Florida | $73,950 |
| 16. North Carolina | $73,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $36.32 ($75,550 a year).
Do editors make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $75,550 against $77,920 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Maryland rank for editor pay?
Maryland ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland pays editors the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $84,800 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.