How much does a technical writer make in Alaska?
$83,200a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Alaska. That is $40.00 an hour or $6,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.00
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,020Median: $83,200Highest 10%: $102,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,020 | $29.34 | |
| 25th | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| Median | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 75th | $93,500 | $44.95 | |
| 90th | $102,100 | $49.10 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $81,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 22. Michigan | $85,270 |
| 23. Oregon | $84,000 |
| 24. Minnesota | $83,270 |
| 25. Alaska | $83,200 |
| 26. Texas | $82,750 |
| 27. South Carolina | $82,540 |
| 28. Kentucky | $81,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $40.00 ($83,200 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $83,200 against $90,390 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Alaska rank for technical writer pay?
Alaska ranks 25 of 45 states.
Which city in Alaska pays technical writers the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $81,110 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.