Technical Writer salary in Maryland
In Maryland, a typical technical writer earned $100,990 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $104,800. About 1,780 people work in this occupation there.
That is 12% above the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Maryland (median $59,510), technical writers earn 70% more. With a location quotient of 2.20, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $72,880, while the top 10% earned more than $149,740. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,880 | $35.04 |
| 25th | $79,730 | $38.33 |
| Median | $100,990 | $48.55 |
| 75th | $125,440 | $60.31 |
| 90th | $149,740 | $71.99 |
Metro areas in Maryland
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $102,140 | 820 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $97,810 | 80 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.