How much does an editor make in Albuquerque?
$65,190a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $31.34 an hour or $5,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.34
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,170Median: $65,190Highest 10%: $139,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,170 | $18.83 | |
| 25th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| Median | $65,190 | $31.34 | |
| 75th | $81,930 | $39.39 | |
| 90th | $139,000 | $66.81 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for editors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,790 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $75,230 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $65,810 |
| Graphic Designer | $63,810 |
| Producer and Director | $59,910 |
| Film and Video Editor | $56,330 |
| News Analyst | $56,190 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $54,000 |
| Writer and Author | $53,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $31.34 ($65,190 a year).
Do editors make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $65,190 against $77,920 nationally, 16% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $64,250, so Albuquerque pays 1% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for editor pay?
90 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.