Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New Jersey
$120,500 / year
≈ $10,050 per month · $57.93 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for New Jersey · median $126,500
25th percentile
$86,000Average
$120,50075th percentile
$139,500
$86,000Average
$120,50075th percentile
$139,500
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 within the function in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Technical Writers do
Typical education: Associate's Degree
- Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
- Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Top skills: Writing Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Listening Critical Thinking Active Learning
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Technical Writer pay by experience level
Entry level$59,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$73,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$93,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$119,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$150,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,500
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Technical Writer salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
18,320 workers
$104,000Computer Systems Design and Related Services
7,260 workers
$106,500Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
4,160 workers
$96,000Administrative and Support Services
3,980 workers
$108,500Publishing Industries
3,490 workers
$102,000Employment Services
3,070 workers
$113,500Scientific Research and Development Services
2,860 workers
$124,500Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
2,750 workers
$93,500Software Publishers
2,630 workers
$111,500Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
1,840 workers
$98,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Technical Writer pays 14% above the average across 45 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Fashion Designer$94,500
Film and Video Editors$89,000
Public Relations Specialist$87,000
Sound Engineering Technician$84,000
Media Programming Director$117,500
Careers related to Technical Writer
Web Administrator$126,500
Editor$93,500
Project Management Specialist$114,500
Management Analyst$118,000
Data Scientist$131,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
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 $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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