Technical Writers in Washington
Local pay for technical writers in Washington, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 27-3042
$104,070
median pay, Washington
1,620
employed in Washington
+15.1%
vs U.S. median
+0.9%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What technical writers earn in Washington
Washington · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of technical writers in Washington earn between $78,680 and $131,940 a year; the U.S. median is $90,390.
$60,420
P10
$78,680
P25
$104,070
MEDIAN
$131,940
P75
$169,810
P90
Pay by metro in Washington
$119,160
$107,580
$85,050
$84,300
$40k $110k $180k