Technical Writers Salary in Missouri
Technical Writers in Missouri earn a median of $80,840 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($90,390)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,170; the top 10% earn over $192,040. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.
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- Document Management Specialists$101,040 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
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Technical Writers pay in Missouri
How much do technical writers make in Missouri?
The median is $80,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,170 and the top 10% earn over $192,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for technical writers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 45 (−11% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.