Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Technical Writer salary in Nevada
$88,750
Median annual
$42.67
Median hourly
$91,130
Mean annual
230
Employed
The median annual wage for technical writers in Nevada was $88,750 in May 2025, with an average of $91,130. About 230 people work in this occupation there.
That is roughly in line with the national median. Compared with all occupations in Nevada (median $47,660), technical writers earn 86% more. Its location quotient of 0.51 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $56,710, while the top 10% earned more than $124,800. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,710 | $27.26 |
| 25th | $70,910 | $34.09 |
| Median | $88,750 | $42.67 |
| 75th | $104,260 | $50.13 |
| 90th | $124,800 | $60.00 |
Metro areas in Nevada
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $83,920 | — |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $82,860 | 160 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.