Technical Writer Salary in Alaska: $83,000 Average

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Average base salary, Alaska

$83,000 / year

≈ $6,900 per month · $39.90 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Alaska · median $86,000

25th percentile
$64,000Average
$83,00075th percentile
$97,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Technical Writer salary by state

Alabama$95,500

Alaska$83,000

Arizona$89,500

Arkansas$65,500

California$121,000

Colorado$111,500

Connecticut$104,000

Delaware$92,500

District of Columbia$116,000

Florida$95,500

Georgia$85,500

Illinois$96,000

Indiana$81,000

Iowa$74,500

Kansas$77,500

Kentucky$86,000

Louisiana$75,500

Maryland$108,500

Massachusetts$118,500

Michigan$94,000

Minnesota$92,000

Mississippi$72,000

Missouri$95,500

Montana$78,500

Nevada$94,500

New Hampshire$100,000

New Jersey$120,500

New Mexico$102,500

New York$104,000

North Carolina$95,000

North Dakota$82,500

Ohio$86,000

Oklahoma$75,000

Oregon$99,000

Pennsylvania$99,000

Rhode Island$100,500

South Carolina$88,500

South Dakota$67,500

Tennessee$85,500

Texas$91,000

Utah$89,000

Vermont$105,000

Virginia$100,500

Washington$113,500

Wisconsin$88,000

About this role

Technical Writer is a professional role in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family, focused on Technical Writer work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Technical Writer pays 16% above the average across 41 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $86,500).

Similar-paying roles in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Commercial and Industrial Designers$96,500

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$106,000

Fashion Designer$94,500

Music Directors and Composers$93,500

Film and Video Editors$89,000

Public Relations Specialist$87,000

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$86,000

Sound Engineering Technician$84,000

Special Effects Artists and Animators$117,000

Producers and Directors$117,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Technical Writer make?

The average base salary for a Technical Writer in the United States is $100,500 per year, or about $48.32 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $73,500 and $119,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?

The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $86,500 across 41 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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