How much does a technical writer make in Pennsylvania?
$87,620a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Pennsylvania. That is $42.13 an hour or $7,302 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.13
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,220Median: $87,620Highest 10%: $158,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| 25th | $71,980 | $34.61 | |
| Median | $87,620 | $42.13 | |
| 75th | $105,300 | $50.63 | |
| 90th | $158,200 | $76.05 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $92,330 |
| Allentown, PA | $90,230 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $80,610 |
| Scranton, PA | $71,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 15. Nevada | $88,750 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $42.13 ($87,620 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $87,620 against $90,390 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for technical writer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 of 45 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays technical writers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $92,330 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.