Technical Writers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for technical writers is $48.98 an hour ($101,870 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($90,390). Connecticut ranks 7th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.63 | $63,710 |
| 25% of workers | $40.01 | $83,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.98 | $101,870 |
| 75% of workers | $56.09 | $116,660 |
| 90% of workers | $61.46 | $127,830 |
Technical Writers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $106,900 | 160 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $102,470 | 250 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $100,650 | 130 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $92,880 | 50 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $105,240 |
| Management Analysts | $104,960 |
| Industrial Engineers | $104,160 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $127,720 |
| Data Scientists | $126,340 |
| Editors | $85,950 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $84,990 |
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