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Editors average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$94,380
- Worcester$81,670
- Amherst$79,290
- Pittsfield$75,630
- Springfield$72,380
- Barnstable$71,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $94,380 | $86,410 | $64,510 | $70,827 | 108 |
| Worcester | $81,670 | $73,950 | $55,970 | $62,521 | 103 |
| Amherst | $79,290 | $78,700 | $56,690 | $60,966 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $75,630 | $61,410 | $52,560 | $58,574 | 95 |
| Springfield | $72,380 | $58,460 | $47,400 | $56,450 | 96 |
| Barnstable | $71,450 | $60,680 | $47,010 | $55,843 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Editors salary in other states
More about pay in Massachusetts
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.
- 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.
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