Technical Writers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for technical writers is $43.46 an hour ($90,390 a year). About 45,500 people work in this job there.
Pay range for technical writers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.62 | $57,440 |
| 25% of workers | $34.08 | $70,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.46 | $90,390 |
| 75% of workers | $55.53 | $115,510 |
| 90% of workers | $69.84 | $145,270 |
Best-paying states for technical writers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $122,320 | 1,550 |
| District of Columbia | $117,810 | 440 |
| Massachusetts | $109,200 | 1,850 |
| Washington | $104,070 | 1,620 |
| California | $104,000 | 5,280 |
| Rhode Island | $102,360 | 150 |
| Connecticut | $101,870 | 770 |
| Maryland | $100,990 | 1,780 |
| Colorado | $100,610 | 1,320 |
| New York | $98,310 | 1,610 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $85,840
- Arizona · $79,780
- California · $104,000
- Colorado · $100,610
- Connecticut · $101,870
- Florida · $86,240
- Georgia · $73,070
- Illinois · $88,700
- Indiana · $75,510
- Iowa · $66,520
- Maryland · $100,990
- Massachusetts · $109,200
- Michigan · $85,270
- Minnesota · $83,270
- Missouri · $80,840
- New Jersey · $122,320
- New York · $98,310
- North Carolina · $86,320
- Ohio · $76,480
- Oklahoma · $69,760
- Oregon · $84,000
- Pennsylvania · $87,620
- South Carolina · $82,540
- Texas · $82,750
- Utah · $80,270
- Virginia · $93,600
- Washington · $104,070
- Wisconsin · $80,030
Education, experience and outlook for technical writers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $74,750 |
| Editors | $77,920 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $60,170 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,910 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,200 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $47,340 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $73,620 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $72,420 |
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