Technical Writers Salary in Massachusetts
Technical Writers in Massachusetts earn a median of $109,200 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($90,390)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,120; the top 10% earn over $165,060. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Desktop Publishers$61,170 median in Massachusetts
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$57,160 median in Massachusetts
- Statistical Assistants$70,470 median in Massachusetts
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$87,290 median in Massachusetts
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$113,540 median in Massachusetts
- Document Management Specialists$109,590 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Technical Writers pay in Massachusetts
How much do technical writers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $109,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,120 and the top 10% earn over $165,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for technical writers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 45 (+21% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.