How much does a technical writer make in Portland?
$78,160a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $37.58 an hour or $6,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.58
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,630Median: $78,160Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| 25th | $72,370 | $34.79 | |
| Median | $78,160 | $37.58 | |
| 75th | $99,460 | $47.82 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.89 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $74,480 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,330 |
| Graphic Designer | $67,650 |
| Interior Designer | $66,260 |
| Producer and Director | $63,090 |
| Broadcast Technician | $54,950 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $50,540 |
| News Analyst | $50,390 |
| Editor | $50,180 |
| Photographer | $47,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $37.58 ($78,160 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $78,160 against $90,390 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Portland rank for technical writer pay?
95 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,700 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.