Technical Writers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for technical writers is $42.12 an hour ($87,620 a year). About 1,330 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Pennsylvania ranks 18th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.07 | $54,220 |
| 25% of workers | $34.61 | $71,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.12 | $87,620 |
| 75% of workers | $50.63 | $105,300 |
| 90% of workers | $76.05 | $158,180 |
Technical Writers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $92,330 | 710 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $90,230 | 60 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $80,610 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $71,580 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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| Editors | $63,460 |
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