Technical writer salary
The numbers come from live technical writer postings on Jobrona that name a salary, in all countries, converted to US dollars a year. They are what employers post, not survey data.
Median range
$93,000 - $126,000
From 108 postings that name a salary, checked 27 October 2026. The lower quarter tops out near $68,000; the upper quarter starts near $164,000.
By country
| Country | Median range, USD a year | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $100,000 - $133,000 | 86 |
Questions and answers
How much does a technical writer make?
Live technical writer postings that name a salary show a median range of $93,000 to $126,000 a year in USD, from 108 job postings. The lower quarter of postings tops out near $68,000 and the upper quarter starts near $164,000. Checked 27 October 2026. This is what employers post, not survey data.