Technical Writer salary in Alaska
In Alaska, a typical technical writer earned $83,200 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $80,420. About 130 people work in this occupation there.
That is 8% below the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Alaska (median $61,000), technical writers earn 36% more. With a location quotient of 1.35, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $61,020, while the top 10% earned more than $102,120. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,020 | $29.34 |
| 25th | $61,920 | $29.77 |
| Median | $83,200 | $40.00 |
| 75th | $93,500 | $44.95 |
| 90th | $102,120 | $49.09 |
Metro areas in Alaska
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $83,670 | 70 |
| Anchorage, AK | $81,110 | 60 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.