How much does a writer and author make in Albuquerque?
$53,490a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $25.72 an hour or $4,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.72
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,380Median: $53,490Highest 10%: $93,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 25th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $53,490 | $25.72 | |
| 75th | $61,760 | $29.69 | |
| 90th | $93,100 | $44.76 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,790 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $75,230 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $65,810 |
| Editor | $65,190 |
| Graphic Designer | $63,810 |
| Producer and Director | $59,910 |
| Film and Video Editor | $56,330 |
| News Analyst | $56,190 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $54,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $25.72 ($53,490 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $53,490 against $76,910 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for writer and author pay?
107 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.