Technical Writer salary in Massachusetts
The median annual wage for technical writers in Massachusetts was $109,200 in May 2025, with an average of $114,610. About 1,850 people work in this occupation there.
That is 21% above the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Massachusetts (median $63,590), technical writers earn 72% more. With a location quotient of 1.74, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $71,120, while the top 10% earned more than $165,060. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,120 | $34.19 |
| 25th | $86,060 | $41.37 |
| Median | $109,200 | $52.50 |
| 75th | $134,620 | $64.72 |
| 90th | $165,060 | $79.35 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $111,750 | 1,590 |
| Worcester, MA | $98,020 | 100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.