How much does a technical writer make in Houston?
$87,360a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $42.00 an hour or $7,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.00
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,420Median: $87,360Highest 10%: $144,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| 25th | $69,590 | $33.46 | |
| Median | $87,360 | $42.00 | |
| 75th | $107,200 | $51.55 | |
| 90th | $144,600 | $69.53 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Austin, TX | $88,360 |
| Dallas, TX | $86,520 |
| San Antonio, TX | $82,520 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,830 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $42.00 ($87,360 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $87,360 against $90,390 nationally, 3% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $82,750, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for technical writer pay?
55 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,600 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.