Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Technical Writer salary in Michigan
$85,270
Median annual
$40.99
Median hourly
$90,780
Mean annual
970
Employed
The median annual wage for technical writers in Michigan was $85,270 in May 2025, with an average of $90,780. About 970 people work in this occupation there.
That is 6% below the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Michigan (median $49,270), technical writers earn 73% more. Its location quotient of 0.75 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $57,600, while the top 10% earned more than $127,070. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,600 | $27.69 |
| 25th | $66,810 | $32.12 |
| Median | $85,270 | $40.99 |
| 75th | $107,520 | $51.69 |
| 90th | $127,070 | $61.09 |
Metro areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $92,390 | 560 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $89,840 | 60 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $82,670 | 30 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $79,080 | 100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.