How much does a technical writer make in Kansas?
$73,550a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Kansas. That is $35.36 an hour or $6,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.36
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,250Median: $73,550Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,250 | $23.68 | |
| 25th | $61,310 | $29.48 | |
| Median | $73,550 | $35.36 | |
| 75th | $84,510 | $40.63 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.25 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wichita, KS | $76,820 |
| Kansas City, MO | $76,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 34. Ohio | $76,480 |
| 35. Indiana | $75,510 |
| 36. Montana | $75,070 |
| 37. Kansas | $73,550 |
| 38. Georgia | $73,070 |
| 39. North Dakota | $72,990 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $69,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $35.36 ($73,550 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $73,550 against $90,390 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kansas rank for technical writer pay?
Kansas ranks 37 of 45 states.
Which city in Kansas pays technical writers the most?
Wichita, KS, with a median of $76,820 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.