How much does a technical writer make in Wisconsin?
$80,030a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Wisconsin. That is $38.48 an hour or $6,669 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.48
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,460Median: $80,030Highest 10%: $119,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,460 | $27.14 | |
| 25th | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| Median | $80,030 | $38.48 | |
| 75th | $99,960 | $48.06 | |
| 90th | $119,900 | $57.66 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $86,340 |
| Madison, WI | $86,180 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $82,370 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $74,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 28. Kentucky | $81,070 |
| 29. Missouri | $80,840 |
| 30. Utah | $80,270 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $80,030 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Tennessee | $79,550 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $38.48 ($80,030 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $80,030 against $90,390 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for technical writer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 31 of 45 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays technical writers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $86,340 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.