Technical Writers Salary in Arizona

Ranked #27 of 45 · AZ

10.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,510 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $79,780
Employment 730

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $60,100P25 $67,600 Median $79,780P75 $100,270P90 $119,930

About 80% of technical writerss in Arizona earn between $60,100 and $119,930. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Arizona
$86,510
U.S. average
$96,970

The mean technical writers salary in Arizona is $86,510, about 10.8% below the U.S. average ($96,970). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Arizona

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $83,480 $89,840 490
Tucson, AZ $75,070 $77,340 140

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do technical writers make in Arizona?

The median technical writers salary in Arizona is $79,780 per year (mean $86,510), and about 80% earn between $60,100 and $119,930.

How much do technical writers make per hour in Arizona?

Roughly $42 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $86,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Arizona a high-paying state for technical writers?

Arizona ranks #27 of 45 states for technical writers pay. Its mean salary of $86,510 is about 10.8% below the U.S. average of $96,970.

Which metro areas in Arizona pay technical writers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for technical writers are Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($83,480), Tucson, AZ ($75,070), by median annual wage.

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