How much does a technical writer make in Philadelphia?
$92,330a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $44.39 an hour or $7,694 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.39
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,870Median: $92,330Highest 10%: $165,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,870 | $26.38 | |
| 25th | $70,410 | $33.85 | |
| Median | $92,330 | $44.39 | |
| 75th | $114,200 | $54.89 | |
| 90th | $165,400 | $79.50 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Allentown, PA | $90,230 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $75,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $44.39 ($92,330 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $92,330 against $90,390 nationally, 2% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $87,620, so Philadelphia pays 5% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for technical writer pay?
39 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,400 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.