Technical Writers

Occupation

$91,670
National Median Salary
$44.07
Median Hourly Wage
55,530
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$54,400
$68,640
$91,670
$102,740
$130,430

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+32.8%
10 Year Change
$69,030
2014 Median
$91,670
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Technical Writers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $131,200 270
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $125,380 340
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $120,260 170
Utilities $114,770 260
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $113,520 230

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Top Paying States for Technical Writers

State Annual Median Employment
Connecticut $109,400 1,040
Colorado $103,960 1,820
Massachusetts $102,640 1,750
Rhode Island $100,580 410
California $100,440 13,210

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Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Nuclear Electric Power Generation Utilities Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Remediation and Other Waste Management Services Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences