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How much does an editor make in Worcester?

$73,950a year

Median yearly pay for editors in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $35.55 an hour or $6,163 a month.

Hourly
$35.55
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
50 of 182
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,120Median: $73,950Highest 10%: $121,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,120$21.69
25th$55,970$26.91
Median$73,950$35.55
75th$99,830$48.00
90th$121,600$58.47

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for editors.

Boston, MA$86,410
Amherst Town, MA$78,700
Providence, RI$76,180
Pittsfield, MA$61,410
Barnstable Town, MA$60,680
Springfield, MA$58,460
Editor salary in Massachusetts Editor salary in all states

Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Art Director$131,200
Technical Writer$98,020
Commercial and Industrial Designer$93,680
Writer and Author$80,490
Special Effects Artist and Animator$76,970
Public Relations Specialist$75,610
Interpreter and Translator$72,750
Producer and Director$69,270
Graphic Designer$66,810
Audio and Video Technician$63,620
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an editor make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $35.55 ($73,950 a year).

Do editors make more in Worcester than the national average?

No: $73,950 against $77,920 nationally, 5% less.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $83,170, so Worcester pays 11% less.

Where does Worcester rank for editor pay?

50 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does an editor make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,600 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.