Technical Writer salary in Washington
The median annual wage for technical writers in Washington is $104,070, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $90,390. Washington ranks 4 of 44 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$104,070
25th percentile
$78,680
75th percentile
$131,940
90th percentile
$169,810
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Washington | 1,620 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Washington | $109,840 |
| National median | $90,390 |
| National employment | 45,500 |
Metro areas in Washington
- Seattle, WA: median $107,580
States with similar pay for technical writers
- California: median $104,000
- Rhode Island: median $102,360
- Connecticut: median $101,870
- Maryland: median $100,990
- Colorado: median $100,610
- Massachusetts: median $109,200
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 —.