How much does a Picture Editor make in Santa Fe, NM?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Picture Editor in Santa Fe, NM is $64,690. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,972 to a high of $86,093, with most professionals earning between $56,986 and $75,893.

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What is a Picture Editor?

A Picture Editor, also known as a Photo Editor, is a professional who collects, reviews, and chooses photographs and/or photo illustrations for publication in alignment with preset guidelines. Publications include, but are not limited to, websites, books, magazines, newspapers, art galleries, museum catalogs, and corporate products, such as catalogs and annual reports. In choosing photographs and illustrations, picture editors take into account their publication’s standards, needs, and budget....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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64690

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Picture Editor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Picture Editor in Santa Fe, NM. The base salary for Picture Editor ranges from $56,986 to $75,893 with the average base salary of $64,690. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,786 to $77,457 with the average total cash compensation of $65,111.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,690 $56,986 - $75,893
Bonus $421 $800 - $1,564
Total Pay $65,111 $57,786 - $77,457
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,516 - $75,267 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,697 - $75,508 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Farmington, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,937 - $74,496 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Clovis, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,856 - $71,725 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,886 - $70,432 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,790 - $71,637 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
See salaries for Picture Editor in locations close to Santa Fe, NM. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant Picture Editor (Online & News Desks) LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $44,840 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,161
JOB TITLE Motion Picture Projectionist LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $28,635 MAXIMUM SALARY $42,180
JOB TITLE Picture Framer LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $33,251 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,172
JOB TITLE Picture Researcher LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $56,999 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,955
JOB TITLE Camera Operator, Television and Motion Picture LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $71,927 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,130
JOB TITLE Picture Archiving and Communication System Manager LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $86,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,800
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About Santa Fe, New Mexico    Santa Fe (/ˌsæntəˈfeɪ/ or /ˈsæntəˌfeɪ/; Tewa: Oghá P'o'oge, Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest ci....More

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