How much does a technical writer make in Seattle?
$107,600a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $51.72 an hour or $8,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.72
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,900Median: $107,600Highest 10%: $175,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,900 | $29.28 | |
| 25th | $81,950 | $39.40 | |
| Median | $107,600 | $51.72 | |
| 75th | $142,100 | $68.33 | |
| 90th | $175,000 | $84.14 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Kennewick, WA | $119,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $85,050 |
| Spokane, WA | $84,300 |
| Portland, OR | $81,540 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
| Fashion Designer | $85,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $51.72 ($107,600 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $107,600 against $90,390 nationally, 19% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $104,100, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for technical writer pay?
8 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,000 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.