Professional Writer Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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How much does a Professional Writer make in Las Cruces, NM?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Writer in Las Cruces, NM is $49,601. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,992 to $59,755, with most professionals earning between $33,155 and $69,000.

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Average Salary Range for Professional Writer in Las Cruces, NM

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
40992
59755
49601

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
41816
62930
50704
What is the average salary for Professional Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Writer in Las Cruces, NM. The base salary for Professional Writer ranges from $40,992 to $59,755 with the average base salary of $49,601. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,816 to $62,930 with the average total cash compensation of $50,704.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,601 $40,992 - $59,755
Bonus $1,103 $824 - $3,175
Total Pay $50,704 $41,816 - $62,930
* 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.

Professional Writer Salary Near Las Cruces, NM

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Sunland Park, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,403 - $60,353 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE El Paso, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,403 - $60,353 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,223 - $61,549 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,513 - $60,514 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,507 - $64,878 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,365 - $64,671 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
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About Las Cruces, New Mexico    Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated popul....More

Las Cruces, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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