Technical Writer salary in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, a typical technical writer earned $69,760 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $72,660. About 600 people work in this occupation there.
That is 23% below the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Oklahoma (median $45,600), technical writers earn 53% more. With a location quotient of 1.21, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $48,130, while the top 10% earned more than $103,440. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,130 | $23.14 |
| 25th | $57,200 | $27.50 |
| Median | $69,760 | $33.54 |
| 75th | $83,990 | $40.38 |
| 90th | $103,440 | $49.73 |
Metro areas in Oklahoma
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $71,210 | 270 |
| Tulsa, OK | $70,910 | 180 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $65,370 | 40 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $65,100 | 50 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.