50% of professionals earn between $49,000 - $85,000 USD
The median salary is $68,368
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The average salary for a Technical Writer in United States is USD 68,368 - USD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 76,684 per year, based on 16,234 active job listings.
The cities with the most Technical Writer job opportunities in United States are Washington, New York, Arlington, San Francisco, San Diego. Washington leads with 566 job openings.
Leading employers for Technical Writer roles in United States include SUNY Upstate Medical University.
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