The median annual wage for Writers and Authors in New Mexico is $73,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $99,610.
At the median that is about $35.47 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as writers and authors in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $73,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $99,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.47 |
| 10th percentile | $46,230 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.