How much does a technical writer make in Michigan?
$85,270a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Michigan. That is $41.00 an hour or $7,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,600Median: $85,270Highest 10%: $127,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,600 | $27.69 | |
| 25th | $66,810 | $32.12 | |
| Median | $85,270 | $41.00 | |
| 75th | $107,500 | $51.69 | |
| 90th | $127,100 | $61.09 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $92,390 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $89,840 |
| Lansing, MI | $82,670 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $79,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 19. North Carolina | $86,320 |
| 20. Florida | $86,240 |
| 21. Alabama | $85,840 |
| 22. Michigan | $85,270 |
| 23. Oregon | $84,000 |
| 24. Minnesota | $83,270 |
| 25. Alaska | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $41.00 ($85,270 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $85,270 against $90,390 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Michigan rank for technical writer pay?
Michigan ranks 22 of 45 states.
Which city in Michigan pays technical writers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $92,390 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.