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Technical Writer salaries in Virginia

Pay ranges employers published in 67 open job postings for Technical Writer roles in Virginia, 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 Virginia

  1. Technical WriterECS · Arlington, VA · $74K–$112K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Technical WriterTrilogy Federal · Remote · $70K–$85K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Technical WriterAretum · Vienna, VA · $50K–$125K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  4. Technical WriterEiden Systems Consulting · Sterling, VA · $165K–$175K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Technical WriterRCT Systems · Tysons, VA · $119K–$132K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Technical Writer pay in other places

  1. United States$99.1K median, $78.3K–$118K typical, 645 postingsUnited States: middle half $78.3K–$118K, median $99.1K
  2. Maryland$114K median, $99.1K–$123K typical, 92 postingsMaryland: middle half $99.1K–$123K, median $114K
  3. California$118K median, $100K–$136K typical, 77 postingsCalifornia: middle half $100K–$136K, median $118K
  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 Virginia?

The median posted base pay for Technical Writer jobs in Virginia is $100K a year, from 67 job postings with pay at 43 companies.

What is the typical Technical Writer pay range in Virginia?

The middle half of postings list $86.9K–$131K. The top 10% list $159K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $75K or less.

How does Virginia pay compare with all Technical Writer jobs?

The median here is $100K, against $99.1K across all 706 postings for the role.

How many Technical Writer jobs in Virginia list pay?

67 open postings at 43 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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