How much does a technical writer make in Tucson?
$75,070a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $36.09 an hour or $6,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.09
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,900Median: $75,070Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 25th | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| Median | $75,070 | $36.09 | |
| 75th | $90,270 | $43.40 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.20 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $83,480 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Media and Communication Worker | $79,640 |
| Art Director | $74,510 |
| Producer and Director | $64,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,630 |
| Editor | $59,420 |
| Interior Designer | $58,110 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $57,920 |
| Graphic Designer | $57,710 |
| Broadcast Technician | $49,150 |
| Writer and Author | $47,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $36.09 ($75,070 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $75,070 against $90,390 nationally, 17% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $79,780, so Tucson pays 6% less.
Where does Tucson rank for technical writer pay?
110 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 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.