Technical Writer salary in Colorado
The median annual wage for technical writers in Colorado is $100,610, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $90,390. Colorado ranks 9 of 44 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$100,610
25th percentile
$82,060
75th percentile
$123,490
90th percentile
$160,950
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Colorado | 1,320 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Colorado | $107,560 |
| National median | $90,390 |
| National employment | 45,500 |
Metro areas in Colorado
- Denver, CO: median $103,360
States with similar pay for technical writers
- Maryland: median $100,990
- Connecticut: median $101,870
- Rhode Island: median $102,360
- New York: median $98,310
- California: median $104,000
- Washington: median $104,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Technical Writers" (27-3042), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.