Technical Writers Salary in District of Columbia

Ranked #4 of 45 · DC

15.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $112,210 ≈ $54/hr
Median annual salary $117,810
Employment 440

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $74,720P25 $84,990 Median $117,810P75 $128,610P90 $148,770

About 80% of technical writerss in District of Columbia earn between $74,720 and $148,770. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

District of Columbia
$112,210
U.S. average
$96,970

The mean technical writers salary in District of Columbia is $112,210, about 15.7% above the U.S. average ($96,970). That works out to roughly $54/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in District of Columbia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,910 $106,290 2,370

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