How much does a technical writer make in Virginia?
$93,600a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Virginia. That is $45.00 an hour or $7,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.00
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,930Median: $93,600Highest 10%: $139,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,930 | $29.29 | |
| 25th | $75,510 | $36.30 | |
| Median | $93,600 | $45.00 | |
| 75th | $113,500 | $54.57 | |
| 90th | $139,500 | $67.05 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $99,910 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $93,530 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $79,340 |
| Richmond, VA | $79,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 10. New York | $98,310 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $96,300 |
| 12. New Mexico | $94,970 |
| 13. Virginia | $93,600 |
| 14. Delaware | $90,370 |
| 15. Nevada | $88,750 |
| 16. Illinois | $88,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $45.00 ($93,600 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $93,600 against $90,390 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Virginia rank for technical writer pay?
Virginia ranks 13 of 45 states.
Which city in Virginia pays technical writers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $99,910 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.