Technical Writers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for technical writers is $40.99 an hour ($85,270 a year). About 970 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Michigan ranks 22nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.69 | $57,600 |
| 25% of workers | $32.12 | $66,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.99 | $85,270 |
| 75% of workers | $51.69 | $107,520 |
| 90% of workers | $61.09 | $127,070 |
Technical Writers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $92,390 | 560 |
| Ann Arbor | $89,840 | 60 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $82,670 | 30 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $79,080 | 100 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $101,680 |
| Project Management Specialists | $100,970 |
| Management Analysts | $93,640 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $105,680 |
| Data Scientists | $100,590 |
| Editors | $63,090 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $60,210 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $65,300 |
Other job titles for this job
Open technical writers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring technical writers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.