How much does a technical writer make in Minnesota?
$83,270a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Minnesota. That is $40.03 an hour or $6,939 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.03
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,670Median: $83,270Highest 10%: $127,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 25th | $66,000 | $31.73 | |
| Median | $83,270 | $40.03 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.13 | |
| 90th | $127,400 | $61.25 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $86,340 |
| Fargo, ND | $72,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 21. Alabama | $85,840 |
| 22. Michigan | $85,270 |
| 23. Oregon | $84,000 |
| 24. Minnesota | $83,270 |
| 25. Alaska | $83,200 |
| 26. Texas | $82,750 |
| 27. South Carolina | $82,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $40.03 ($83,270 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $83,270 against $90,390 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for technical writer pay?
Minnesota ranks 24 of 45 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays technical writers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $86,340 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.