How much does a technical writer make in Maryland?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Maryland. That is $48.55 an hour or $8,416 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.55
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,880Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $149,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,880 | $35.04 | |
| 25th | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.55 | |
| 75th | $125,400 | $60.31 | |
| 90th | $149,700 | $71.99 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $102,100 |
| Washington, DC | $99,910 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $97,810 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $92,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 5. California | $104,000 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $102,400 |
| 7. Connecticut | $101,900 |
| 8. Maryland | $101,000 |
| 9. Colorado | $100,600 |
| 10. New York | $98,310 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $96,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $48.55 ($101,000 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $90,390 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Maryland rank for technical writer pay?
Maryland ranks 8 of 45 states.
Which city in Maryland pays technical writers the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $102,100 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.