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Technical writer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Technical Writer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$38.45
Average $38.45
Low $23.98
High $61.66

The average salary for a technical writer is $38.45 per hour in the United States and $1,800 cash bonus per year.2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Technical Writer job openings in United States

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Instructional Systems Developm...
Colorado Springs, CO
$100,000 - $110,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Technical Writer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
HPE
 
$323,000per year
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ByteDance
 
$230,320per year
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Acture Solutions
 
$208,000per year
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Holy Family University
 
$208,000per year
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CIRCLE
 
$194,479per year
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Toast
 
$185,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Technical Writers near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $56.48 per hour
  2. San Diego, CA
    $55.24 per hour
  3. Albany, NY
    $53.60 per hour
  4. Denver, CO
    $51.27 per hour
  5. Eden Prairie, MN
    $49.77 per hour

Where can a Technical Writer earn more?

Compare salaries for Technical Writers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Technical Writer get paid in United States?

Junior Technical Writer

Job openings
Average $70,501 per year

Senior Technical Writer

Job openings
Average $105,054 per year