How much does a technical writer make in New York?
$98,310a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in New York. That is $47.26 an hour or $8,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.26
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,560Median: $98,310Highest 10%: $152,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,560 | $25.75 | |
| 25th | $73,440 | $35.31 | |
| Median | $98,310 | $47.26 | |
| 75th | $121,500 | $58.41 | |
| 90th | $152,600 | $73.35 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $111,100 |
| Albany, NY | $90,500 |
| Syracuse, NY | $84,520 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,370 |
| Buffalo, NY | $78,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 7. Connecticut | $101,900 |
| 8. Maryland | $101,000 |
| 9. Colorado | $100,600 |
| 10. New York | $98,310 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $96,300 |
| 12. New Mexico | $94,970 |
| 13. Virginia | $93,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $47.26 ($98,310 a year).
Do technical writers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $98,310 against $90,390 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New York rank for technical writer pay?
New York ranks 10 of 45 states.
Which city in New York pays technical writers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $111,100 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.