Technical Writers Salary in Texas
Technical Writers in Texas earn a median of $82,750 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($90,390)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,590; the top 10% earn over $127,920. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Desktop Publishers$57,760 median in Texas
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$41,990 median in Texas
- Statistical Assistants$43,590 median in Texas
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$80,620 median in Texas
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$102,650 median in Texas
- Document Management Specialists$111,530 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Technical Writers pay in Texas
How much do technical writers make in Texas?
The median is $82,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,590 and the top 10% earn over $127,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for technical writers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 45 (−8% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.