Technical Writer salary in District of Columbia
The median annual wage for technical writers in District of Columbia is $117,810, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $90,390. District of Columbia ranks 2 of 44 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$117,810
25th percentile
$84,990
75th percentile
$128,610
90th percentile
$148,770
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in District of Columbia | 440 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in District of Columbia | $112,210 |
| National median | $90,390 |
| National employment | 45,500 |
Metro areas in District of Columbia
- Washington, DC: median $99,910
States with similar pay for technical writers
- New Jersey: median $122,320
- Massachusetts: median $109,200
- Washington: median $104,070
- California: median $104,000
- Rhode Island: median $102,360
- Connecticut: median $101,870
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 —.