Technical Writers Salary in Ohio
Technical Writers in Ohio earn a median of $76,480 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($90,390)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,970; the top 10% earn over $125,150. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Desktop Publishers$53,380 median in Ohio
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$55,560 median in Ohio
- Statistical Assistants$47,980 median in Ohio
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$80,840 median in Ohio
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$83,360 median in Ohio
- Document Management Specialists$109,780 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Technical Writers pay in Ohio
How much do technical writers make in Ohio?
The median is $76,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,970 and the top 10% earn over $125,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for technical writers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 45 (−15% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.