Technical Writers Salary in Virginia
Technical Writers in Virginia earn a median of $93,600 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($90,390)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,930; the top 10% earn over $139,470. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$48,090 median in Virginia
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$64,650 median in Virginia
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$77,140 median in Virginia
- Document Management Specialists$139,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Information Security Analysts$134,900 median in Virginia
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$86,660 median in Virginia
Technical Writers pay in Virginia
How much do technical writers make in Virginia?
The median is $93,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,930 and the top 10% earn over $139,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for technical writers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 45 (+4% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.