Technical Writers Salary in New York
Ranked #9 of 45 · NY
3.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $100,460 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $98,310
Employment 1,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $53,560P25 $73,440 Median $98,310P75 $121,500P90 $152,570
About 80% of technical writerss in New York earn between $53,560 and $152,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean technical writers salary in New York is $100,460, about 3.6% above the U.S. average ($96,970). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $111,050 | $111,070 | 2,170 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $90,500 | $94,620 | 80 |
| Syracuse, NY | $84,520 | $88,760 | 80 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,370 | $81,810 | 70 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $78,300 | $87,040 | 80 |