How much does a technical writer make in North Carolina?
$86,320a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in North Carolina. That is $41.50 an hour or $7,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.50
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,790Median: $86,320Highest 10%: $140,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,790 | $25.86 | |
| 25th | $70,390 | $33.84 | |
| Median | $86,320 | $41.50 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.80 | |
| 90th | $140,000 | $67.28 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $94,520 |
| Wilmington, NC | $93,750 |
| Raleigh, NC | $93,580 |
| Greensboro, NC | $88,840 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $87,940 |
| Charlotte, NC | $82,610 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $79,340 |
| Asheville, NC | $68,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 16. Illinois | $88,700 |
| 17. Vermont | $87,860 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $87,620 |
| 19. North Carolina | $86,320 |
| 20. Florida | $86,240 |
| 21. Alabama | $85,840 |
| 22. Michigan | $85,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $41.50 ($86,320 a year).
Do technical writers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $86,320 against $90,390 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for technical writer pay?
North Carolina ranks 19 of 45 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays technical writers the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $94,520 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.