MediaUpdated Q1 2026

Editor Salary
in Baltimore, MD

Review and edit content for accuracy, clarity, and style across print or digital publications. Median salary in Baltimore: $65K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$65K
per year
Take-home: $42K

Salary range in Baltimore

Entry level (25th)$47,000
Median (50th)$65,000
Senior (75th)$92,000
Top earner (90th)$128,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Baltimore, Maryland.

Key facts for Baltimore

Median salary
$65K
annual
Take-home pay
$42K
after fed/state tax
COL index
115
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.75%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,600
per month
YoY growth
+0.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Baltimore Editor to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $65K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Baltimore

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Editor salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$54K$59K$64K$69K$74K201920212023202520272029
2026
$67K
projected
2027
$68K
projected
2028
$70K
projected
2029
$72K
projected
2030
$74K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$65,000+$0
2028 projected$65,000+$0
2029 projected$65,000+$0
2030 projected$65,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Editor Salary in Baltimore, Maryland: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Editor salary in Baltimore, MD is $65,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Baltimore–MD metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Editor in Baltimore

Entry-level Editors in Baltimore with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $47,000 and $65,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $65,000 to $92,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $92,000 to $128,000 or more.

Cost of living in Baltimore for Editors

Baltimore has a cost of living index of 115 compared to the US national average of 100. Baltimore's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Maryland has a 5.75% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Editor

Bachelor's in Journalism or English; editorial experience. This role is 65% remote-eligible nationally, which can significantly expand the job market for Baltimore-based professionals.

Editor salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Baltimore (current)$65K115
Frederick$71K115
Rockville$92K148
Bethesda$102K165