Technical Writer salary in Connecticut
The median annual wage for technical writers in Connecticut was $101,870 in May 2025, with an average of $100,400. About 770 people work in this occupation there.
That is 13% above the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Connecticut (median $59,690), technical writers earn 71% more. With a location quotient of 1.54, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $63,710, while the top 10% earned more than $127,830. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,710 | $30.63 |
| 25th | $83,220 | $40.01 |
| Median | $101,870 | $48.98 |
| 75th | $116,660 | $56.09 |
| 90th | $127,830 | $61.46 |
Metro areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $106,900 | 160 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $102,470 | 250 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $100,650 | 130 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $92,880 | 50 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.