How much does an editor make in Portland?
$50,180a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.13
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,170Median: $50,180Highest 10%: $119,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,170 | $15.95 | |
| 25th | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 75th | $73,260 | $35.22 | |
| 90th | $119,400 | $57.41 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for editors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $78,160 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $74,480 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,330 |
| Graphic Designer | $67,650 |
| Interior Designer | $66,260 |
| Producer and Director | $63,090 |
| Broadcast Technician | $54,950 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $50,540 |
| News Analyst | $50,390 |
| Photographer | $47,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $24.13 ($50,180 a year).
Do editors make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $50,180 against $77,920 nationally, 36% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $50,180, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for editor pay?
172 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,400 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.