How much does a Technical Writers make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

Technical Writers Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $85,820 -6.4% vs national

Median hourly $41.26

10th percentile $56,160

90th percentile $127,980

Employed locally 50

National median $91,670

Compare Technical Writers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northern New Mexico stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →

Technical Writers

Northern New Mexico

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$56,160

25th

$65,150

50th (median)

$85,820

75th

$85,820

90th

$127,980

Top-paying metros for Technical Writers

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

Occupation	Median salary
Public Relations Specialists	$76,930
Graphic Designers	$71,650
Coaches and Scouts	$35,720
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$33,480

Frequently asked questions

How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Northern New Mexico is $41.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.53 or more per hour.

Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

The median Technical Writers salary in Northern New Mexico is 6.4% 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 Northern New Mexico?

Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $56,160 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,150.