Technical Writers Salary in Virginia
Ranked #12 of 45 · VA
0.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $97,090 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $93,600
Employment 2,280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,930P25 $75,510 Median $93,600P75 $113,510P90 $139,470
About 80% of technical writerss in Virginia earn between $60,930 and $139,470. 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 Virginia is $97,090, about 0.1% above the U.S. average ($96,970). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $93,530 | $104,820 | 40 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $85,610 | $90,470 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $79,340 | $84,090 | 350 |
| Richmond, VA | $79,200 | $84,420 | 180 |