How much does a technical writer make in Ohio?
$76,480a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Ohio. That is $36.77 an hour or $6,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.77
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,970Median: $76,480Highest 10%: $125,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,970 | $23.54 | |
| 25th | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| Median | $76,480 | $36.77 | |
| 75th | $99,570 | $47.87 | |
| 90th | $125,200 | $60.17 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,140 |
| Columbus, OH | $78,870 |
| Cleveland, OH | $75,810 |
| Akron, OH | $70,790 |
| Toledo, OH | $65,310 |
| Dayton, OH | $64,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 31. Wisconsin | $80,030 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Tennessee | $79,550 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,480 |
| 35. Indiana | $75,510 |
| 36. Montana | $75,070 |
| 37. Kansas | $73,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $36.77 ($76,480 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $76,480 against $90,390 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Ohio rank for technical writer pay?
Ohio ranks 34 of 45 states.
Which city in Ohio pays technical writers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $79,140 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.