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Technical Writers Salary in Rhode Island

Technical Writers in Rhode Island earn a median of $102,360 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$102,360
vs. U.S. median
+13% ($90,390)
Rank among states
6 of 45
Jobs in the state
150

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,480; the top 10% earn over $115,380. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.

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Technical Writers pay in Rhode Island

How much do technical writers make in Rhode Island?

The median is $102,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,480 and the top 10% earn over $115,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Rhode Island a good state for technical writers?

On pay alone it ranks 6 of 45 (+13% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses