How much does a technical writer make in Indiana?
$75,510a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Indiana. That is $36.30 an hour or $6,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.30
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,350Median: $75,510Highest 10%: $106,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,350 | $25.17 | |
| 25th | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| Median | $75,510 | $36.30 | |
| 75th | $89,500 | $43.03 | |
| 90th | $106,700 | $51.29 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $89,960 |
| Louisville, KY | $89,260 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $82,970 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,140 |
| Elkhart, IN | $63,570 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $60,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Tennessee | $79,550 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,480 |
| 35. Indiana | $75,510 |
| 36. Montana | $75,070 |
| 37. Kansas | $73,550 |
| 38. Georgia | $73,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $36.30 ($75,510 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $75,510 against $90,390 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Indiana rank for technical writer pay?
Indiana ranks 35 of 45 states.
Which city in Indiana 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.