How much does an editor make in Massachusetts?
$83,170a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Massachusetts. That is $39.99 an hour or $6,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.99
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,320Median: $83,170Highest 10%: $136,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| Median | $83,170 | $39.99 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.82 | |
| 90th | $136,400 | $65.56 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $86,410 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 2. California | $98,030 |
| 3. Connecticut | $85,950 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $83,920 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $83,170 |
| 6. New Jersey | $81,680 |
| 7. Virginia | $80,590 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $77,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $39.99 ($83,170 a year).
Do editors make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $83,170 against $77,920 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for editor pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays editors the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $86,410 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.