How much does a technical writer make in Milwaukee?
$82,370a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $39.60 an hour or $6,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.60
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,360Median: $82,370Highest 10%: $140,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,360 | $28.54 | |
| 25th | $69,280 | $33.31 | |
| Median | $82,370 | $39.60 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.49 | |
| 90th | $140,100 | $67.36 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $86,340 |
| Madison, WI | $86,180 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
| Writer and Author | $63,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $39.60 ($82,370 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $82,370 against $90,390 nationally, 9% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $80,030, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for technical writer pay?
78 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,100 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.