How much does a technical writer make in Missouri?
$80,840a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Missouri. That is $38.87 an hour or $6,737 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.87
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,170Median: $80,840Highest 10%: $192,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,170 | $24.60 | |
| 25th | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| Median | $80,840 | $38.87 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.93 | |
| 90th | $192,000 | $92.33 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $80,840 |
| Kansas City, MO | $76,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 26. Texas | $82,750 |
| 27. South Carolina | $82,540 |
| 28. Kentucky | $81,070 |
| 29. Missouri | $80,840 |
| 30. Utah | $80,270 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $80,030 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $38.87 ($80,840 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $80,840 against $90,390 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Missouri rank for technical writer pay?
Missouri ranks 29 of 45 states.
Which city in Missouri pays technical writers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $80,840 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.