Technical Writers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $82,610 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.72
10th percentile $54,540
90th percentile $129,390
Employed locally 190
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,540
    25th
    $65,260
    50th (median)
    $82,610
    75th
    $104,950
    90th
    $129,390

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 121% Median Technical Writers salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Technical Writers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $182,450
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,850
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $125,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,480
    Connecticut $109,400

    Nearby metros — Technical Writers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $98,130
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,980
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $86,100
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,820
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $84,540

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $59,140
    Public Relations Specialists $69,680
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,790
    Coaches and Scouts $34,620
    Producers and Directors $64,840
    Interpreters and Translators $60,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Albuquerque, NM is $39.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.55 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 9.9% below the national median of $91,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Technical Writers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $54,540 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,260.