How much does a technical writer make in Minneapolis?
$86,340a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $41.51 an hour or $7,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.51
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,390Median: $86,340Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| 25th | $71,400 | $34.33 | |
| Median | $86,340 | $41.51 | |
| 75th | $105,400 | $50.67 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.66 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Fargo, ND | $72,990 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $128,000 |
| Art Director | $119,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,390 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $86,900 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $83,810 |
| Camera Operator | $80,380 |
| Disc Jockey | $79,170 |
| Producer and Director | $78,660 |
| Writer and Author | $76,470 |
| Interior Designer | $74,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $41.51 ($86,340 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $86,340 against $90,390 nationally, 4% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $83,270, so Minneapolis pays 4% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for technical writer pay?
61 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,400 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.