Technical Writer salary in New York
The median annual wage for technical writers in New York is $98,310, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $90,390. New York ranks 10 of 44 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$98,310
25th percentile
$73,440
75th percentile
$121,500
90th percentile
$152,570
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New York | 1,610 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New York | $100,460 |
| National median | $90,390 |
| National employment | 45,500 |
Metro areas in New York
- New York, NY: median $111,050
States with similar pay for technical writers
- New Hampshire: median $96,300
- Colorado: median $100,610
- Maryland: median $100,990
- New Mexico: median $94,970
- Connecticut: median $101,870
- Rhode Island: median $102,360
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 —.