How much does a technical writer make in Madison?
$86,180a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $41.43 an hour or $7,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.43
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,600Median: $86,180Highest 10%: $111,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,600 | $26.25 | |
| 25th | $69,430 | $33.38 | |
| Median | $86,180 | $41.43 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.04 | |
| 90th | $111,900 | $53.81 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $86,340 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $82,370 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Art Director | $83,650 |
| Music Director and Composer | $79,870 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Musician and Singer | $68,930 |
| Writer and Author | $68,760 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Editor | $66,920 |
| Broadcast Technician | $65,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $41.43 ($86,180 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $86,180 against $90,390 nationally, 5% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $80,030, so Madison pays 8% more.
Where does Madison rank for technical writer pay?
62 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,900 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.