Technical Writers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for technical writers is $52.50 an hour ($109,200 a year). About 1,850 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($90,390). Massachusetts ranks 3rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.19 | $71,120 |
| 25% of workers | $41.37 | $86,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.50 | $109,200 |
| 75% of workers | $64.72 | $134,620 |
| 90% of workers | $79.35 | $165,060 |
Technical Writers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $111,750 | 1,590 |
| Worcester | $98,020 | 100 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $134,720 |
| Project Management Specialists | $114,190 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,420 |
| Data Scientists | $131,750 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $109,590 |
| Editors | $83,170 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,260 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $79,660 |
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