SOC 27-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Technical Writers — Oregon
Oregon · 3 metro areas compared
At $84,000, median pay for Technical Writers in Oregon tracks the national median of $90,390 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $84,000, median pay for Technical Writers in Oregon tracks the national median of $90,390 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $69,880 and $122,100. The lowest tenth earn under $58,990, while the highest tenth earn more than $150,220.
Employment stands at 590, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Oregon ranks 23rd by median wage. Salem leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $84,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 208th of 727 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,990 | −34.7% |
| 25th | $69,880 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $84,000 | −7.1% |
| 75th | $122,100 | +35.1% |
| 90th | $150,220 | +66.2% |
| Mean | $95,890 | +6.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $84,000 buys what $81,238 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,238US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,000 a year, 7.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,990 to $150,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 590 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 23rd of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $84,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Technical Writers in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $84,000, or $40.38 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $90,390, so pay in Oregon is 7.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oregon earns more than $150,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salem, at $84,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 590 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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