Technical Writers Salary in Illinois
Technical Writers in Illinois earn a median of $88,700 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($90,390)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,800; the top 10% earn over $130,890. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Desktop Publishers$61,350 median in Illinois
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$50,060 median in Illinois
- Statistical Assistants$63,410 median in Illinois
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$68,310 median in Illinois
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$85,710 median in Illinois
- Document Management Specialists$99,360 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Technical Writers pay in Illinois
How much do technical writers make in Illinois?
The median is $88,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,800 and the top 10% earn over $130,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for technical writers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 45 (−2% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.