How much does a technical writer make in Colorado?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Colorado. That is $48.37 an hour or $8,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.37
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,730Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $161,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,730 | $33.52 | |
| 25th | $82,060 | $39.45 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| 75th | $123,500 | $59.37 | |
| 90th | $161,000 | $77.38 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $105,800 |
| Denver, CO | $103,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $96,100 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $93,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 6. Rhode Island | $102,400 |
| 7. Connecticut | $101,900 |
| 8. Maryland | $101,000 |
| 9. Colorado | $100,600 |
| 10. New York | $98,310 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $96,300 |
| 12. New Mexico | $94,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $48.37 ($100,600 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $90,390 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Colorado rank for technical writer pay?
Colorado ranks 9 of 45 states.
Which city in Colorado pays technical writers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $105,800 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.