How much does a technical writer make in Dallas?
$86,520a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $41.60 an hour or $7,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.60
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,530Median: $86,520Highest 10%: $125,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,530 | $24.77 | |
| 25th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| Median | $86,520 | $41.60 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.77 | |
| 90th | $125,800 | $60.48 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Austin, TX | $88,360 |
| Houston, TX | $87,360 |
| San Antonio, TX | $82,520 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,830 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
| Interior Designer | $65,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $41.60 ($86,520 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $86,520 against $90,390 nationally, 4% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $82,750, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for technical writer pay?
60 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,800 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.