Media & Communications Maryland (MD) Rank #9 of 50

Editor Salary in Maryland

The median editor salary in Maryland is $80,388 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median of $73,080.

Median Salary

$80,388

vs National

+$7,308

State Rank

#9 of 50

Cost of Living

110%

Editor Salary in Maryland by Experience

In Maryland, an entry-level editor earns around $46,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $137,500 per year. The cost of living index in Maryland is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$46,200

+$4,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$82,500

+$7,500 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$137,500

+$12,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Maryland

Percentile	MD Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$44,000	$40,000	+$4,000
25th Percentile	$58,300	$53,000	+$5,300
Median (50th)	$80,388	$73,080	+$7,308
75th Percentile	$107,800	$98,000	+$9,800
90th Percentile	$145,200	$132,000	+$13,200

Editor Salary by City in Maryland

The largest employment areas for editors in Maryland include Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, and Germantown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Baltimore, MD

$78,926

Pop. 585,708 · COL 108%

Columbia, MD

$86,234

Pop. 104,681 · COL 118%

Silver Spring, MD

$89,158

Pop. 81,015 · COL 122%

Germantown, MD

$84,042

Pop. 90,676 · COL 115%