Technical Writer salary in New Mexico
In New Mexico, a typical technical writer earned $94,970 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $99,160. About 420 people work in this occupation there.
That is 5% above the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in New Mexico (median $47,210), technical writers earn 101% more. With a location quotient of 1.66, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $53,280, while the top 10% earned more than $130,260. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,280 | $25.61 |
| 25th | $63,440 | $30.50 |
| Median | $94,970 | $45.66 |
| 75th | $125,980 | $60.57 |
| 90th | $130,260 | $62.63 |
Metro areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $86,790 | 190 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.