Technical Writers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for technical writers is $36.30 an hour ($75,510 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Indiana ranks 35th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.17 | $52,350 |
| 25% of workers | $30.55 | $63,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.30 | $75,510 |
| 75% of workers | $43.03 | $89,500 |
| 90% of workers | $51.29 | $106,680 |
Technical Writers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $82,970 | 240 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $63,570 | 40 |
| Fort Wayne | $60,480 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $64,900 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $48,140 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $61,760 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $54,740 |
| Editors | $56,440 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $47,610 |
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