Technical Writers in New York
Local pay for technical writers in New York, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 27-3042
$98,310
median pay, New York
1,610
employed in New York
+8.8%
vs U.S. median
+0.9%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What technical writers earn in New York
New York · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of technical writers in New York earn between $73,440 and $121,500 a year; the U.S. median is $90,390.
$53,560
P10
$73,440
P25
$98,310
MEDIAN
$121,500
P75
$152,570
P90
Pay by metro in New York
$111,050
$90,500
$84,520
$78,370
$78,300
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