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How Much Do Editors Make in Maine?

Median wage from BLS May 2025 — and the after-tax number the salary sites skip. Tax year 2026.

Quick answer

According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data and 2026 tax law, the median Editors in Maine earns $50,180 per year and takes home $40,294 ($3,358/month) — a keep-rate of 80.3%, with 300 employed in the state.

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Pay statement · monthly
Maine
$50,180 / yr
Gross pay$4,181.67
Federal income tax$320.13
Social Security$259.26
Medicare$60.63
Maine state income tax$183.79
You keep$3,357.85
80.3% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Editors make in Maine?

The median Editors in Maine earns $50,180 per year (BLS May 2025), about $24.12 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$50,180 gross in Maine keeps $40,294 after federal income tax ($3,842), FICA ($3,839) and state income tax ($2,205) — $3,358 per month, a 80.3% keep-rate.

How does Maine compare to the national median for Editors?

The Maine median is $27,740 below the national median of $77,920.

Which state pays Editors the most?

New York has the highest median gross for Editors at $101,480 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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