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Technical Writer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 645 open job postings for Technical Writer roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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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 WriterECS · Arlington, VA · $74K–$112K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Technical Writer, AnalyticalExperic · New Jersey · $100K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Technical Writer (eNotebook / ELN SOP Documentation)Diverse Lynx · Remote · $45.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Technical WriterCotiviti · Remote · $72K–$108K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Technical WriterCotiviti · Remote · $72K–$108K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Technical Writer pay in other places

  1. Maryland$114K median, $99.1K–$123K typical, 92 postingsMaryland: middle half $99.1K–$123K, median $114K
  2. California$118K median, $100K–$136K typical, 77 postingsCalifornia: middle half $100K–$136K, median $118K
  3. Virginia$100K median, $86.9K–$131K typical, 67 postingsVirginia: middle half $86.9K–$131K, median $100K
  4. District of Columbia$94K median, $70.5K–$110K typical, 38 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $70.5K–$110K, median $94K
  5. Washington, DC$94K median, $70.5K–$110K typical, 38 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $70.5K–$110K, median $94K
  6. Texas$91K median, $72.5K–$109K typical, 37 postingsTexas: middle half $72.5K–$109K, median $91K
  7. Annapolis, MD$120K median, $114K–$139K typical, 37 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $114K–$139K, median $120K
  8. Costa Mesa, CA$131K median, $118K–$136K typical, 25 postingsCosta Mesa, CA: middle half $118K–$136K, median $131K

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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 645 job postings with pay at 338 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $78.3K–$118K. The top 10% list $142K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $65.8K or less.

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

The median here is $99.1K, against $99.1K across all 706 postings for the role.

How many Technical Writer jobs in United States list pay?

645 open postings at 338 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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