Desk Editor Salary in New Orleans, LA

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How much does a Desk Editor make in New Orleans, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Desk Editor in New Orleans, LA is $75,724. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,812 to $85,800, with most professionals earning between $58,698 and $94,974.

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Average Salary Range for Desk Editor in New Orleans, LA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Desk Editor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Desk Editor in New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Desk Editor ranges from $66,812 to $85,800 with the average base salary of $75,724. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,404 to $87,208 with the average total cash compensation of $76,641.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $75,724 $66,812 - $85,800
Bonus $917 $592 - $1,408
Total Pay $76,641 $67,404 - $87,208
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Desk Editor Salary Near New Orleans, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,777 - $85,755 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,812 - $85,800 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA 0%
CITY, STATE Marrero, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,812 - $85,800 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA 0%
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,244 - $85,071 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,638 - $79,156 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,129 - $79,787 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
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