How much does a technical writer make in Utah?
$80,270a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Utah. That is $38.59 an hour or $6,689 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.59
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,610Median: $80,270Highest 10%: $132,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,610 | $24.33 | |
| 25th | $64,910 | $31.21 | |
| Median | $80,270 | $38.59 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.32 | |
| 90th | $132,600 | $63.75 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ogden, UT | $85,780 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $82,050 |
| Logan, UT | $76,540 |
| Provo, UT | $74,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 27. South Carolina | $82,540 |
| 28. Kentucky | $81,070 |
| 29. Missouri | $80,840 |
| 30. Utah | $80,270 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $80,030 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Tennessee | $79,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $38.59 ($80,270 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $80,270 against $90,390 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Utah rank for technical writer pay?
Utah ranks 30 of 45 states.
Which city in Utah pays technical writers the most?
Ogden, UT, with a median of $85,780 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.