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Technical Writers Salary in New Mexico
Technical Writers in New Mexico earn a median $94,970 a year, 5% above the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $94,970 a year
- U.S. median
- $90,390 a year
- Employment
- 420
- Location quotient
- 1.66
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $94,970 · $45.66 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $99,160 · $47.67 an hour (estimate error ±7.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $53,280 · $25.61 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $63,440 · $30.50 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $125,980 · $60.57 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $130,260 · $62.63 an hour
- Employment
- 420 (estimate error ±7.5%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.49
- Location quotient
- 1.66 (1.00 = national share)
Technical Writers pay by metro area in New Mexico
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $86,790 | 190 |
| Santa Fe, NM | Not reported | 40 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | Not reported | 50 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | Not reported | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do technical writers make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for technical writers in New Mexico is $94,970 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 420 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do technical writers earn the most?
- Albuquerque, NM has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $86,790 a year.