As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Freelance Editor in Massachusetts is $72,941, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,403 weekly, or $6,078 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Freelance Editor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Freelance Editor in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $60,220 to $83,613. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,282) and 75th percentile ($78,527), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,613 per year. This $12,245 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, Massachusetts Freelance Editor often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 42 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Freelance 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
Freelance Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $60,220 MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $66,282 MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $72,941 MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $78,527 MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $83,613 MA January 01, 2026
25% $66,282 10% $60,220 90% $83,613 75% $78,527 $72,941 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $72,596 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $73,920 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $74,032 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $73,675 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $73,303 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $78,130 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $74,207 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $78,130 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $78,130 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $75,797 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    4 - 7 years experience
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