SOC 27-3042 · May 2025 · United States
Technical Writers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Technical Writers across the United States is $90,390 per year, measured over 45,500 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $122,320.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Technical Writers
Pay for this occupation varies by 99.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $122,320 and Arkansas pays $61,180.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $122,320 | 1,550 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $117,810 | 440 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $109,200 | 1,850 | |
| 4 | Washington | $104,070 | 1,620 | |
| 5 | California | $104,000 | 5,280 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $102,360 | 150 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $101,870 | 770 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $100,990 | 1,780 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $100,610 | 1,320 | |
| 10 | New York | $98,310 | 1,610 |
States with the most Technical Writers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 5,280 | $104,000 | |
| 2 | Texas | 3,340 | $82,750 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | 2,860 | $86,320 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,550 | $86,240 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 2,280 | $93,600 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 1,850 | $109,200 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 1,780 | $100,990 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 1,680 | $73,070 | |
| 9 | Washington | 1,620 | $104,070 | |
| 10 | New York | 1,610 | $98,310 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $140,700 | 920 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $135,470 | 1,020 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $129,590 | 40 |
| 4 | Kennewick | $119,160 | 80 |
| 5 | Trenton | $117,130 | 100 |
| 6 | Boston | $111,750 | 1,590 |
| 7 | New York | $111,050 | 2,170 |
| 8 | Seattle | $107,580 | 1,220 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $106,900 | 160 |
| 10 | Boulder | $105,840 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.