How much does a technical writer make in Texas?
$82,750a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Texas. That is $39.78 an hour or $6,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.78
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,590Median: $82,750Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| 25th | $63,720 | $30.63 | |
| Median | $82,750 | $39.78 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.78 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.50 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $88,360 |
| Houston, TX | $87,360 |
| Dallas, TX | $86,520 |
| San Antonio, TX | $82,520 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 23. Oregon | $84,000 |
| 24. Minnesota | $83,270 |
| 25. Alaska | $83,200 |
| 26. Texas | $82,750 |
| 27. South Carolina | $82,540 |
| 28. Kentucky | $81,070 |
| 29. Missouri | $80,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $39.78 ($82,750 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $82,750 against $90,390 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for technical writer pay?
Texas ranks 26 of 45 states.
Which city in Texas pays technical writers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $88,360 a year.
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.