Technical Writers Salary in Washington
Ranked #5 of 45 · WA
13.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $109,840 ≈ $53/hr
Median annual salary $104,070
Employment 1,620
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,420P25 $78,680 Median $104,070P75 $131,940P90 $169,810
About 80% of technical writerss in Washington earn between $60,420 and $169,810. 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 Washington is $109,840, about 13.3% above the U.S. average ($96,970). That works out to roughly $53/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $119,160 | $110,000 | 80 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,580 | $114,910 | 1,220 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $85,050 | $97,240 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $84,300 | $87,230 | 70 |