Technical Writers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for technical writers is $48.37 an hour ($100,610 a year). About 1,320 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($90,390). Colorado ranks 9th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.53 | $69,730 |
| 25% of workers | $39.45 | $82,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.37 | $100,610 |
| 75% of workers | $59.37 | $123,490 |
| 90% of workers | $77.38 | $160,950 |
Technical Writers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $105,840 | 140 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $103,360 | 800 |
| Colorado Springs | $96,100 | 210 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $93,700 | 60 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $110,050 |
| Management Analysts | $104,750 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $139,580 |
| Data Scientists | $117,400 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,750 |
| Editors | $77,870 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,830 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $79,300 |
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