Technical Writers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for technical writers is $39.78 an hour ($82,750 a year). About 3,340 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Texas ranks 26th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.32 | $50,590 |
| 25% of workers | $30.64 | $63,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.78 | $82,750 |
| 75% of workers | $50.78 | $105,630 |
| 90% of workers | $61.50 | $127,920 |
Technical Writers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $88,360 | 650 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $87,360 | 660 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $86,520 | 1,030 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $82,520 | 250 |
| El Paso | $62,830 | 0 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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