Technical Writers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for technical writers is $45.00 an hour ($93,600 a year). About 2,280 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($90,390). Virginia ranks 13th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.29 | $60,930 |
| 25% of workers | $36.30 | $75,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.00 | $93,600 |
| 75% of workers | $54.57 | $113,510 |
| 90% of workers | $67.05 | $139,470 |
Technical Writers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $93,530 | 40 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $79,340 | 350 |
| Richmond | $79,200 | 180 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $80,380 |
| Editors | $80,590 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $63,030 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,000 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,140 |
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