Technical Writers Salary in Pennsylvania
Technical Writers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $87,620 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($90,390)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,220; the top 10% earn over $158,180. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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- Document Management Specialists$107,230 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Information Security Analysts$117,770 median in Pennsylvania
Technical Writers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do technical writers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $87,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,220 and the top 10% earn over $158,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for technical writers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 45 (−3% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.