How much does a technical writer make in Boston?
$111,800a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $53.73 an hour or $9,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.73
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,040Median: $111,800Highest 10%: $165,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,040 | $33.67 | |
| 25th | $86,060 | $41.38 | |
| Median | $111,800 | $53.73 | |
| 75th | $135,600 | $65.19 | |
| 90th | $165,700 | $79.65 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Worcester, MA | $98,020 |
| Providence, RI | $92,240 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
| Interior Designer | $81,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $53.73 ($111,800 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $111,800 against $90,390 nationally, 24% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $109,200, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for technical writer pay?
6 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,700 or more.
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.