News Editor Salary in Tucson, Arizona

How much does a News Editor make in Tucson, AZ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Editor in Tucson, AZ is $75,206. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,352 to $85,217, with most professionals earning between $58,291 and $94,332.

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Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video.

December 10, 2022

Attend practice-area meetings and conferences when possible.

December 25, 2022

Collaborate with the managing editor and fellow senior editors to build the workflows necessary to ensure WBEZ is responsive to daily news across platforms, while showcasing our distinctive enterprise journalism.

January 21, 2023

Provide regular and actionable feedback to staff to improve overall journalistic quality and workflow efficiency.

March 23, 2023

Assist video editor/TOC in editing and preparing video for newscasts as assigned using server-based editing and playback system.

March 25, 2023

Operate within a dedicated budget to support departmental goals and maximize resources by prioritizing projects and suggesting smart, strategic decisions.

March 30, 2023

Build and manage a roster of freelance writers to help generate political, economic, social/cultural, and science/tech consumer-focused content.

April 16, 2023

Edit materials to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer using on-location facilities or any other location required.

April 23, 2023

Demonstrate the ability to write and edit publishable articles or columns with attention to grammar, The Associated Press style, spelling, clarity, accuracy, and thorough reporting.

April 29, 2023

Participate in developing and executing market engagement plan for each product to ensure consistent feedback flow on content direction and market focus.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Editor in Tucson, AZ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

66352

85217

75206

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

66940

86615

76119

What is the average salary for News Editor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Editor in Tucson, AZ. The base salary for News Editor ranges from $66,352 to $85,217 with the average base salary of $75,206. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,940 to $86,615 with the average total cash compensation of $76,119.

View Average Salary for News Editor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,206	$66,352 - $85,217
Bonus	$913	$588 - $1,398
Total Pay	$76,119	$66,940 - $86,615

* 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.

News Editor Salary Near Tucson, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Sierra Vista, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,625 - $84,283	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Gilbert, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,079 - $88,719	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Mesa, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,079 - $88,719	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Chandler, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,079 - $88,719	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,079 - $88,719	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Phoenix, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,069 - $88,706	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ

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About Tucson, Arizona

Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 United States Census put the population at 520,116, while the 2015 estimated population of the entire Tucson metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was 980,263. The Tucson MSA forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area (CSA), with a total population of 1,010,025 as of the 2010 Census. Tucson is the second-largest populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix, both of which anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 miles (174 km)...

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