How much does a technical writer make in New York?
$111,100a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $53.39 an hour or $9,254 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.39
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 2,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,980Median: $111,100Highest 10%: $158,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,980 | $30.76 | |
| 25th | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| Median | $111,100 | $53.39 | |
| 75th | $135,000 | $64.91 | |
| 90th | $158,300 | $76.10 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Albany, NY | $90,500 |
| Syracuse, NY | $84,520 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,370 |
| Buffalo, NY | $78,300 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $53.39 ($111,100 a year).
Do technical writers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $111,100 against $90,390 nationally, 23% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,310, so New York pays 13% more.
Where does New York rank for technical writer pay?
7 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,300 or more.
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.