How much does a technical writer make in New Jersey?
$122,300a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in New Jersey. That is $58.81 an hour or $10,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.81
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,400Median: $122,300Highest 10%: $163,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,400 | $33.37 | |
| 25th | $83,150 | $39.98 | |
| Median | $122,300 | $58.81 | |
| 75th | $135,000 | $64.91 | |
| 90th | $163,400 | $78.55 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $117,100 |
| New York, NY | $111,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $92,330 |
| Allentown, PA | $90,230 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $73,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 1. New Jersey | $122,300 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $117,800 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $109,200 |
| 4. Washington | $104,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $58.81 ($122,300 a year).
Do technical writers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $122,300 against $90,390 nationally, 35% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for technical writer pay?
New Jersey ranks 1 of 45 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays technical writers the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $117,100 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.