Technical Writers pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for technical writers is $38.59 an hour ($80,270 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Utah ranks 30th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.33 | $50,610 |
| 25% of workers | $31.21 | $64,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.59 | $80,270 |
| 75% of workers | $49.32 | $102,590 |
| 90% of workers | $63.74 | $132,590 |
Technical Writers pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | $85,780 | 80 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $82,050 | 290 |
| Logan | $76,540 | 50 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $74,890 | 130 |
Utah 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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $96,720 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $97,470 |
| Management Analysts | $83,530 |
| Industrial Engineers | $103,940 |
| Data Scientists | $108,090 |
| Editors | $65,040 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $62,670 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $65,770 |
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