What skills are most in demand for Technical Writer roles?

The top skills required for Technical Writer positions include various technical skills.

Technical Writer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$75,585 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

$46,973 $75,585 $144,560

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Technical Writer in United States is $75,585 per year as of July 2026, based on 63 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $46,973, while senior specialists can earn up to $144,560. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $790 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Technical Writer.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Technical Writer over the last 6 months in United States.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Technical Writer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	404	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Technical Writer	63	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	36	1	0
Entry Level	$46,973
Junior	$59,280
Median Salary	$75,585
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	$83,044
Expert / Top Earners	$144,560

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	Action
technical writing	11%	Learn This
markdown	21%	Learn This
Git	21%	Learn This
docs-as-code	15%	Learn This
style guide adherence	11%	Learn This
Artificial Intelligence	15%	Learn This
Python	10%	Learn This
troubleshooting guides	7%	Learn This
JavaScript	10%	Learn This
Jira	10%	Learn This
Machine Learning	10%	Learn This
api documentation	7%	Learn This
knowledge base management	7%	Learn This