As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Copy Editor in Maryland is $73,551, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,414 weekly, or $6,129 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Copy Editor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Copy Editor in Maryland vary widely, spanning from $60,691 to $84,265. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,819) and 75th percentile ($79,159), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,265 per year. This $12,340 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Copyediting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Maryland Entry Level Copy Editor often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 nationwide for Entry Level Copy Editor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Copy Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $60,691 MD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $66,819 MD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $73,551 MD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $79,159 MD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Copy Editor Salary $84,265 MD November 01, 2026
25% $66,819 10% $60,691 90% $84,265 75% $79,159 $73,551 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Entry Level Copy Editor jobs in Maryland

Copy of CNC Programmer/ Operator

Plastics Family Americas - BENSALEM, PA

Editor, Content & Community

Audiomack - MUNDELEIN, IL

Search More Entry Level Copy Editor Jobs in Maryland

Entry Level Copy Editor

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Entry Level Copy Editor job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Entry Level Copy Editor.

Select a city to view specific salary and bonus information for Entry Level Copy Editor

Loading results...
Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $79,351 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $78,390 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $77,572 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $77,556 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $78,155 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $72,694 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $83,767 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $79,524 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $76,353 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $84,391 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Job Openings for Entry Level Copy Editor in Maryland

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Editor I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Entry Level Copy Editor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Editor III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Recently searched related titles: Managing Editorial Assistant, Content Editor, Business Editor

Jobs with a similar salary range to Entry Level Copy Editor : Newspaper Editor, Acquisitions Editor, Blog Editor