Technical Writer salary in New Jersey
In New Jersey, a typical technical writer earned $122,320 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $116,550. About 1,550 people work in this occupation there.
That is 35% above the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in New Jersey (median $58,570), technical writers earn 109% more. With a location quotient of 1.24, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $69,400, while the top 10% earned more than $163,390. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,400 | $33.36 |
| 25th | $83,150 | $39.98 |
| Median | $122,320 | $58.81 |
| 75th | $135,010 | $64.91 |
| 90th | $163,390 | $78.55 |
Metro areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $117,130 | 100 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $73,720 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.