How much does a technical writer make in Montana?
$75,070a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Montana. That is $36.09 an hour or $6,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.09
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,630Median: $75,070Highest 10%: $89,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,630 | $31.55 | |
| 25th | $73,340 | $35.26 | |
| Median | $75,070 | $36.09 | |
| 75th | $75,330 | $36.22 | |
| 90th | $89,280 | $42.92 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $75,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 33. Tennessee | $79,550 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,480 |
| 35. Indiana | $75,510 |
| 36. Montana | $75,070 |
| 37. Kansas | $73,550 |
| 38. Georgia | $73,070 |
| 39. North Dakota | $72,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $36.09 ($75,070 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $75,070 against $90,390 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Montana rank for technical writer pay?
Montana ranks 36 of 45 states.
Which city in Montana pays technical writers the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $75,330 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.