How much does an editor make in New Mexico?
$64,250a year
Median yearly pay for editors in New Mexico. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.89
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,390Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $116,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,390 | $18.46 | |
| 25th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| 75th | $81,240 | $39.06 | |
| 90th | $116,600 | $56.08 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $65,190 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $64,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,510 |
| 22. Utah | $65,040 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $64,270 |
| 24. New Mexico | $64,250 |
| 25. Alaska | $63,630 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
| 27. Alabama | $63,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).
Do editors make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $64,250 against $77,920 nationally, 18% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for editor pay?
New Mexico ranks 24 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays editors the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $65,190 a year.
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.