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Technical writer salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$39.10
Average $39.10
Low $24.07
High $63.49

The average salary for a technical writer is $39.10 per hour in the United States and $1,800 cash bonus per year.2.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 5, 2026).

Technical Writer job openings in United States

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Technical Writer - Remote
Adaptation4.5out of 5 stars.
New York State
$40 - $45 an hour
Full-time
2 months 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. New York, NY
    $62.74 per hour
  2. San Diego, CA
    $57.57 per hour
  3. Washington, DC
    $56.02 per hour
  4. Denver, CO
    $53.88 per hour
  5. Colorado Springs, CO
    $49.80 per hour

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