Technical Writer salary in Colorado
The median annual wage for technical writers in Colorado was $100,610 in May 2025, with an average of $107,560. About 1,320 people work in this occupation there.
That is 11% above the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Colorado (median $59,800), technical writers earn 68% more. With a location quotient of 1.57, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $69,730, while the top 10% earned more than $160,950. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,730 | $33.53 |
| 25th | $82,060 | $39.45 |
| Median | $100,610 | $48.37 |
| 75th | $123,490 | $59.37 |
| 90th | $160,950 | $77.38 |
Metro areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $105,840 | 140 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $103,360 | 800 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $96,100 | 210 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $93,700 | 60 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.