Technical Writers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for technical writers is $41.46 an hour ($86,240 a year). About 2,550 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Florida ranks 20th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.61 | $59,520 |
| 25% of workers | $35.85 | $74,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.46 | $86,240 |
| 75% of workers | $49.91 | $103,810 |
| 90% of workers | $63.64 | $132,380 |
Technical Writers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $95,690 | 90 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $94,750 | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $89,440 | 200 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $89,210 | 400 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $86,600 | 470 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $84,750 | 560 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $80,640 | 190 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $78,310 | 40 |
| Tallahassee | $75,990 | 40 |
| Gainesville | $63,730 | 30 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for technical writers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $63,660 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $48,930 |
| Editors | $73,950 |
| Writers and Authors | $68,080 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $58,730 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $67,450 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $49,240 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $56,360 |
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