As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Development Editor in Boston, MA is $75,521, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,452 weekly, or $6,293 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Development Editor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Development Editor in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $62,273 to $86,519. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,587) and 75th percentile ($81,278), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,519 per year. This $12,691 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, Boston Development Editor often earn 2.5% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 63 statewide for Development 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
Development Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Development Editor Salary $62,273 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Development Editor Salary $68,587 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Development Editor Salary $75,521 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Development Editor Salary $81,278 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Development Editor Salary $86,519 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
25% $68,587 10% $62,273 90% $86,519 75% $81,278 $75,521 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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