Editors Salary
In New Hampshire, editors earn $66,510 at the median, or about $31.98 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $114K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 105.66), so that salary is closer to $62,947 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,528/month, about 33.1% of take-home, which is tight.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Hampshire. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $67K get you in New Hampshire?
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What this looks like in New Hampshire
Pay for editors in New Hampshire runs about 15% below the U.S. median of $78K. Rent runs $1,528/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 33.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost-of-living overall is 6% above the national average (BEA RPP 105.66), so groceries and services cost more too. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Hampshire
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $114K or more, a $66K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in New Hampshire
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua | $62K | -6% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a editor afford a 2BR apartment alone in New Hampshire?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $67K, rent takes 33.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,528/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,400/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for editors in New Hampshire?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new editors typically earn — is $48K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,872/month. At HUD’s $1,528/month FMR, rent would take 53% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is editor a high-paying job in New Hampshire?
Local pay runs 15% below the national median — $67K here vs. $78K nationally.
How does New Hampshire compare to the national average for editors?
New Hampshire pays $67K median vs. the U.S. average of $78K — that’s -15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 105.66), the purchasing-power equivalent is $63K — below the national median.
How much do editors make in New Hampshire?
The median is $66,510 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,870, and experienced editors can clear $113,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $67K enough to live in New Hampshire?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,598/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,528/month, which eats 33.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a editors salary go in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has a Regional Price Parity of 105.66 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median editors salary is worth about $62,947 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do editors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.