Editors pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,250 or more. The middle half of editors in Hagerstown earn between $50,220 and $73,890.
- $43K10th
- $50K25th
- $63KMedian
- $74K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,340 | $5,695 | $32.86 |
| Median | $62,670 | $5,222 | $30.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,220 | $4,185 | $24.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,890 | $6,158 | $35.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Editors pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Editors in Hagerstown earn 18% less than the Maryland average ($83,200) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($90,060). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $77,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $68,340 | $62,670 | $42,690 | $105,250 | 40 |
| Maryland | $83,200 | $75,550 | $46,740 | $124,990 | 1,850 |
| United States | $90,060 | $77,920 | $41,250 | $153,700 | 91,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Editors salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $68,340, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $53,873 a year, or $4,489 a month and $2,072 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $54,666 | $4,556 |
| Working in MD | $53,873 | $4,489 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for editors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $68,340 buys what about $72,570 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Editors salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 2nd of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($86,170).
- Baltimore$86,170
- Hagerstown$68,340
Highest-paying cities for editors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($120,530).
- San Jose, CA$120,530
- Los Angeles, CA$119,300
- New York, NY$119,160
- San Francisco, CA$114,540
- Waterbury, CT$110,240
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Editors salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do editors make an hour in Hagerstown?
$32.85 an hour on average, and $30.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level editors salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the editors take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $53,873 a year ($4,489 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,340. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do editors earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3041; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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