Media & Communications Las Cruces, NM Pop. 111,385

Editor Salary in Las Cruces, New Mexico

The median editor salary in Las Cruces, NM is $64,310 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 5.4% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$64,310
vs State Avg
$-3,654
vs National
$-8,770
Cost of Living
88%

Editor Salary in Las Cruces by Experience

In Las Cruces, an entry-level editor earns around $36,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $110,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$36,960
$-5,040 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$66,000
$-9,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$110,000
$-15,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Las Cruces, NM

Percentile Las Cruces
10th Percentile $35,200
25th Percentile $46,640
Median (50th) $64,310
75th Percentile $86,240
90th Percentile $116,160

Editor Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$80,388
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$69,426
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$67,234
Pop. 104,046
Roswell, NM
$59,926
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Editor in Las Cruces

Education

Most editor positions require a bachelor's degree. Las Cruces and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

EditingAP/Chicago StyleCMS PlatformsContent StrategyFact-CheckingCommunication

Job Outlook

Nationally, editor employment is projected to grow -5% over the next decade (decline). Demand in Las Cruces may vary based on local industry and population growth.