Technical Writers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for technical writers is $38.86 an hour ($80,840 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Missouri ranks 29th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.60 | $51,170 |
| 25% of workers | $30.02 | $62,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.86 | $80,840 |
| 75% of workers | $48.93 | $101,770 |
| 90% of workers | $92.33 | $192,040 |
Technical Writers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $80,840 | 200 |
| Kansas City | $76,590 | 350 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $94,660 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,040 |
| Management Analysts | $97,270 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,290 |
| Data Scientists | $97,090 |
| Editors | $61,620 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $65,940 |
| Writers and Authors | $58,140 |
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