Technical Writers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $66,780 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.11
10th percentile $51,900
90th percentile $100,160
Employed locally 40
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,900
    25th
    $59,800
    50th (median)
    $66,780
    75th
    $83,040
    90th
    $100,160

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 89% Median Technical Writers salary is 11% below 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,940
    Graphic Designers $54,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,850
    Producers and Directors $55,810
    Editors $64,640
    Coaches and Scouts $43,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Santa Fe, NM is $32.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.15 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 27.2% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $51,900 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,800.