How much does a technical writer make in Cleveland?
$75,810a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $36.45 an hour or $6,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.45
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,410Median: $75,810Highest 10%: $110,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $62,860 | $30.22 | |
| Median | $75,810 | $36.45 | |
| 75th | $96,030 | $46.17 | |
| 90th | $110,000 | $52.88 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,140 |
| Columbus, OH | $78,870 |
| Akron, OH | $70,790 |
| Dayton, OH | $64,380 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Musician and Singer | $74,440 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Editor | $73,850 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $65,410 |
| Interior Designer | $62,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $36.45 ($75,810 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $75,810 against $90,390 nationally, 16% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $76,480, so Cleveland pays 1% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for technical writer pay?
105 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,000 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.