Technical Writers pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for technical writers is $40.38 an hour ($84,000 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Oregon ranks 23rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.36 | $58,990 |
| 25% of workers | $33.59 | $69,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.38 | $84,000 |
| 75% of workers | $58.70 | $122,100 |
| 90% of workers | $72.22 | $150,220 |
Technical Writers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | $84,000 | 50 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $81,540 | 460 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $77,210 | 30 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $74,900 |
| Editors | $71,540 |
| Writers and Authors | $80,540 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $66,300 |
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