Technical Writer salary in Rhode Island
The median annual wage for technical writers in Rhode Island is $102,360, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $90,390. Rhode Island ranks 6 of 44 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$102,360
25th percentile
$81,780
75th percentile
$105,640
90th percentile
$115,380
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Rhode Island | 150 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Rhode Island | $97,050 |
| National median | $90,390 |
| National employment | 45,500 |
States with similar pay for technical writers
- Connecticut: median $101,870
- Maryland: median $100,990
- California: median $104,000
- Washington: median $104,070
- Colorado: median $100,610
- New York: median $98,310
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 —.