Editors Salary in Massachusetts
Editors in Massachusetts earn a median of $83,170 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,100
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,320; the top 10% earn over $136,360. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Writers and Authors$85,260 median in Massachusetts
- Public Relations Specialists$79,660 median in Massachusetts
- Producers and Directors$80,970 median in Massachusetts
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$163,090 median in Massachusetts
- Art Directors$149,320 median in Massachusetts
- Talent Directors$80,970 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Editors pay in Massachusetts
How much do editors make in Massachusetts?
The median is $83,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,320 and the top 10% earn over $136,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+7% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.