Technical Writer salary in Massachusetts
The median annual wage for technical writers in Massachusetts is $109,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $90,390. Massachusetts ranks 3 of 44 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$109,200
25th percentile
$86,060
75th percentile
$134,620
90th percentile
$165,060
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Massachusetts | 1,850 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Massachusetts | $114,610 |
| National median | $90,390 |
| National employment | 45,500 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
- Boston, MA: median $111,750
States with similar pay for technical writers
- Washington: median $104,070
- California: median $104,000
- Rhode Island: median $102,360
- Connecticut: median $101,870
- Maryland: median $100,990
- Colorado: median $100,610
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 —.