Technical Writers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for technical writers is $36.77 an hour ($76,480 a year). About 1,350 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Ohio ranks 34th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.54 | $48,970 |
| 25% of workers | $29.49 | $61,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.77 | $76,480 |
| 75% of workers | $47.87 | $99,570 |
| 90% of workers | $60.17 | $125,150 |
Technical Writers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $79,140 | 370 |
| Columbus | $78,870 | 240 |
| Cleveland | $75,810 | 200 |
| Akron | $70,790 | 60 |
| Toledo | $65,310 | 40 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $64,380 | 190 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $95,770 |
| Management Analysts | $94,270 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,060 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $109,780 |
| Data Scientists | $102,630 |
| Editors | $72,160 |
| Writers and Authors | $65,930 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $80,840 |
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