Technical Writers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for technical writers is $41.50 an hour ($86,320 a year). About 2,860 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). North Carolina ranks 19th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.86 | $53,790 |
| 25% of workers | $33.84 | $70,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.50 | $86,320 |
| 75% of workers | $49.81 | $103,590 |
| 90% of workers | $67.28 | $139,950 |
Technical Writers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $94,520 | 390 |
| Wilmington | $93,750 | 70 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $93,580 | 630 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $88,840 | 130 |
| Winston-Salem | $87,940 | 60 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $82,610 | 560 |
| Asheville | $68,180 | 60 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $100,820 |
| Management Analysts | $98,560 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,850 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,310 |
| Data Scientists | $119,090 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $63,710 |
| Editors | $73,740 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,660 |
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