How much does a technical writer make in Illinois?
$88,700a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Illinois. That is $42.64 an hour or $7,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.64
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,800Median: $88,700Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| 25th | $73,140 | $35.16 | |
| Median | $88,700 | $42.64 | |
| 75th | $106,700 | $51.27 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.93 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $89,960 |
| Peoria, IL | $87,090 |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,840 |
| Davenport, IA | $77,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 13. Virginia | $93,600 |
| 14. Delaware | $90,370 |
| 15. Nevada | $88,750 |
| 16. Illinois | $88,700 |
| 17. Vermont | $87,860 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $87,620 |
| 19. North Carolina | $86,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $42.64 ($88,700 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $88,700 against $90,390 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for technical writer pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays technical writers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $89,960 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.