Media & Communications Lewiston, ME Pop. 37,121

Editor Salary in Lewiston, Maine

The median editor salary in Lewiston, ME is $65,772 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 8.2% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$65,772
vs State Avg
$-5,846
vs National
$-7,308
Cost of Living
90%

Editor Salary in Lewiston by Experience

In Lewiston, an entry-level editor earns around $37,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $112,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$37,800
$-4,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$67,500
$-7,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$112,500
$-12,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lewiston, ME

Percentile Lewiston
10th Percentile $36,000
25th Percentile $47,700
Median (50th) $65,772
75th Percentile $88,200
90th Percentile $118,800

Editor Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$78,926
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$76,734
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$67,234
Pop. 32,029
Auburn, ME
$65,041
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Editor in Lewiston

Education

Most editor positions require a bachelor's degree. Lewiston and the surrounding Maine area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

EditingAP/Chicago StyleCMS PlatformsContent StrategyFact-CheckingCommunication

Job Outlook

Nationally, editor employment is projected to grow -5% over the next decade (decline). Demand in Lewiston may vary based on local industry and population growth.