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Technical Writer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 55 open job postings for Technical Writer roles in United States, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Technical Writer postings in United States

  1. Technical WriterAbbott · Madison, WI · $61.3K–$123K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Sr. Technical WriterAbbott · Madison, WI · $78K–$156K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Technical Writer - ServiceNowAkima · Remote · $100K–$120K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. Technical Writer (New Kensington, PA)Philips · Remote · $90K–$143K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Technical Writer - Level 4 - Space AHTNgc · Huntsville, AL · $102K–$153K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Technical Writer pay in other places

  1. District of Columbia$86.5K median · $54K–$105K typical · 7 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $54K–$105K, median $86.5K
  2. Washington, DC$86.5K median · $54K–$105K typical · 7 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $54K–$105K, median $86.5K
  3. California$106K median · $99.1K–$111K typical · 5 postingsCalifornia: middle half $99.1K–$111K, median $106K
  4. Illinois$77.5K median · $77.5K–$77.5K typical · 4 postingsIllinois: middle half $77.5K–$77.5K, median $77.5K
  5. Maryland$84K median · $78.4K–$99.1K typical · 3 postingsMaryland: middle half $78.4K–$99.1K, median $84K
  6. Melrose Park, IL$77.5K median · $77.5K–$77.5K typical · 3 postingsMelrose Park, IL: middle half $77.5K–$77.5K, median $77.5K
  7. Remote$99.1K median · $99.1K–$110K typical · 18 postingsRemote: middle half $99.1K–$110K, median $99.1K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Technical Writer make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Technical Writer jobs in United States is $99.1K a year, from 55 job postings with pay at 28 companies.

What is the typical Technical Writer pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $77.5K–$111K. The top 10% list $117K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $70.8K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Technical Writer jobs?

The median here is $99.1K, against $99.1K across all 58 postings for the role.

How many Technical Writer jobs in United States list pay?

55 open postings at 28 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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