How much does a technical writer make in Providence?
$92,240a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $44.35 an hour or $7,687 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.35
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,660Median: $92,240Highest 10%: $130,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,660 | $30.13 | |
| 25th | $77,590 | $37.30 | |
| Median | $92,240 | $44.35 | |
| 75th | $106,000 | $50.96 | |
| 90th | $130,700 | $62.84 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
| Graphic Designer | $70,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $44.35 ($92,240 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $92,240 against $90,390 nationally, 2% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $102,400, so Providence pays 10% less.
Where does Providence rank for technical writer pay?
40 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,700 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.