Technical Writers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for technical writers is $47.26 an hour ($98,310 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($90,390). New York ranks 10th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.75 | $53,560 |
| 25% of workers | $35.31 | $73,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.26 | $98,310 |
| 75% of workers | $58.41 | $121,500 |
| 90% of workers | $73.35 | $152,570 |
Technical Writers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $111,050 | 2,170 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $90,500 | 80 |
| Syracuse | $84,520 | 80 |
| Rochester | $78,370 | 70 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $78,300 | 80 |
New York 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)
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|---|---|
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