WA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 27-3042

Technical Writers Salary in Washington

Median Annual Salary $93,230 +2% above national average (national: $91,670)
$101,840Mean Annual
$45Median Hourly
1,680Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$93,230
$59,890
10th pct.
$163,110
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$59,890$28.79
25th percentile$75,970$36.52
50th percentile (median)$93,230$44.82
75th percentile$124,180$59.70
90th percentile (top earners)$163,110$78.42
Mean (average)$101,840$48.96

How Washington Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Washington
Washington (current) $93,230
Connecticut $109,400 +17%
Colorado $103,960 +12%
Massachusetts $102,640 +10%
Rhode Island $100,580 +8%
California $100,440 +8%
Maryland $98,350 +5%
New Hampshire $91,710 -2%
District of Columbia $89,180 -4%

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Related Occupations in Washington

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Sheet Metal Workers $93,230 3,870
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,450 48,470
Firefighters $93,490 8,000
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $92,910 750
Chemists $92,860 1,780
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $92,820 14,640

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Technical Writers salary in Washington?

The mean technical writers salary in Washington is $101,840 per year. The median (middle) salary is $93,230 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Technical Writers in Washington?

Entry-level technical writerss (10th percentile) in Washington typically earn around $59,890 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $75,970 per year.

What is the highest Technical Writers salary in Washington?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Washington make approximately $163,110 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $124,180 per year.

How does the Washington Technical Writers salary compare to the national average?

The median technical writers salary in Washington is $93,230, which is +2% above national average of $91,670.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes