Editors Salary
In New Mexico, editors earn $64,250 at the median, or about $30.89 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $117K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.06), which stretches that salary to about $69,041 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,119/month, or 26.5% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Mexico. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $64K get you in New Mexico?
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What this looks like in New Mexico
Pay for editors in New Mexico runs about 18% below the U.S. median of $78K. Rent runs $1,119/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.06 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $117K or more, a $78K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in New Mexico
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $65K | +1% | 100 |
| Santa Fe | $64K | -0% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a editor afford a 2BR apartment alone in New Mexico?
Yes — at the median salary of $64K, rent takes 26.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,119/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for editors in New Mexico?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new editors typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,303/month. At HUD’s $1,119/month FMR, rent would take 49% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is editor a high-paying job in New Mexico?
Local pay runs 18% below the national median — $64K here vs. $78K nationally. Cost of living is 7% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does New Mexico compare to the national average for editors?
New Mexico pays $64K median vs. the U.S. average of $78K — that’s -18%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.06), the purchasing-power equivalent is $69K — below the national median.
How much do editors make in New Mexico?
The median is $64,250 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,390, and experienced editors can clear $116,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in New Mexico?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,286/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 26.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a editors salary go in New Mexico?
New Mexico has a Regional Price Parity of 93.06 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median editors salary is worth about $69,041 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do editors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.