Technical Writer salary in New Jersey
The median annual wage for technical writers in New Jersey is $122,320, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $90,390. New Jersey ranks 1 of 44 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$122,320
25th percentile
$83,150
75th percentile
$135,010
90th percentile
$163,390
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New Jersey | 1,550 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New Jersey | $116,550 |
| National median | $90,390 |
| National employment | 45,500 |
States with similar pay for technical writers
- District of Columbia: median $117,810
- 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 —.