How much does a technical writer make in Phoenix?
$83,480a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $40.13 an hour or $6,957 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.13
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,100Median: $83,480Highest 10%: $124,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| 25th | $69,110 | $33.23 | |
| Median | $83,480 | $40.13 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.19 | |
| 90th | $124,800 | $60.00 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Tucson, AZ | $75,070 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $96,670 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,440 |
| Producer and Director | $72,740 |
| Camera Operator | $71,080 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,490 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $67,890 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $66,360 |
| Editor | $64,970 |
| Interior Designer | $61,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $40.13 ($83,480 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $83,480 against $90,390 nationally, 8% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $79,780, so Phoenix pays 5% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for technical writer pay?
71 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,800 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.