Technical Writers Salary in New Mexico
Technical Writers in New Mexico earn a median of $94,970 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($90,390)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,280; the top 10% earn over $130,260. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Information Security Analysts$130,070 median in New Mexico
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79,200 median in New Mexico
Technical Writers pay in New Mexico
How much do technical writers make in New Mexico?
The median is $94,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,280 and the top 10% earn over $130,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for technical writers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 45 (+5% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.