How much does a technical writer make in Florida?
$86,240a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Florida. That is $41.46 an hour or $7,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.46
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,520Median: $86,240Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| 25th | $74,570 | $35.85 | |
| Median | $86,240 | $41.46 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.64 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Crestview, FL | $95,690 |
| North Port, FL | $94,750 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $89,440 |
| Tampa, FL | $89,210 |
| Orlando, FL | $86,600 |
| Miami, FL | $84,750 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $80,640 |
| Deltona, FL | $78,310 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $75,990 |
| Gainesville, FL | $63,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 17. Vermont | $87,860 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $87,620 |
| 19. North Carolina | $86,320 |
| 20. Florida | $86,240 |
| 21. Alabama | $85,840 |
| 22. Michigan | $85,270 |
| 23. Oregon | $84,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $41.46 ($86,240 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $86,240 against $90,390 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Florida rank for technical writer pay?
Florida ranks 20 of 45 states.
Which city in Florida pays technical writers the most?
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, with a median of $95,690 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.